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The Ketogenic Diet and the Treatment of Epilepsy
46:40 - 59:16 (12:35)
The ketogenic diet was originally developed by a physician 100 years ago to treat epilepsy, and is one of the oldest examples of the use of nutrition to treat a condition of the nervous system. It is still used as a treatment for epilepsy today, and has also been shown to have other health benefits.
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In this episode, the host discusses the use of nutrition to treat epilepsy, which is one of the oldest examples of this practice, and how that can be extended to treating other mental illnesses as well, which is still considered to be a controversial approach.
46:40 - 50:32 (03:51)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the use of nutrition to treat epilepsy, which is one of the oldest examples of this practice, and how that can be extended to treating other mental illnesses as well, which is still considered to be a controversial approach.
ChapterThe Ketogenic Diet and the Treatment of Epilepsy
EpisodeDr. Chris Palmer: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The ketogenic diet was first used to treat seizures in the early 20th century by mimicking the fasting state in the body, and has since been found to have many other health benefits.
50:32 - 54:19 (03:47)
Summary
The ketogenic diet was first used to treat seizures in the early 20th century by mimicking the fasting state in the body, and has since been found to have many other health benefits.
ChapterThe Ketogenic Diet and the Treatment of Epilepsy
EpisodeDr. Chris Palmer: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The ketogenic diet has been found to influence neurotransmitter levels and has been particularly helpful for those with treatment-resistant epilepsy.
54:19 - 55:54 (01:35)
Summary
The ketogenic diet has been found to influence neurotransmitter levels and has been particularly helpful for those with treatment-resistant epilepsy. Johns Hopkins has been using the diet since the 1970s for these types of cases.
ChapterThe Ketogenic Diet and the Treatment of Epilepsy
EpisodeDr. Chris Palmer: Diet & Nutrition for Mental Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
The ketogenic diet has been shown to improve symptoms significantly in a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders.
55:55 - 59:16 (03:20)
Summary
The ketogenic diet has been shown to improve symptoms significantly in a variety of neurological and psychiatric disorders. Mechanistic science papers by some of the leading neuroscientists, psychiatrists, and neurologists outline the ways in which the diet is effective for these conditions.