Most Replayed Moment: This Diet Could Fix Your Mental Health! - Dr Georgia Ede

In this podcast episode, Steven Bartlett interviews Dr. Georgia Ede about the ketogenic diet, its origins as a treatment for seizures, and its effects on brain health and mental illness. Dr. Ede explains that the ketogenic diet reduces inflammation, oxidative stress, and insulin resistance, improving brain chemistry and energy production. They discuss the challenges of maintaining a ketogenic diet in a high-carbohydrate environment, with Dr. Ede describing ketosis as a "suit of armor" against food cravings due to its appetite-stabilizing effects. The conversation also covers the transition into ketosis, the concept of "keto flu," and the importance of electrolyte supplementation and gradual dietary changes. Dr. Ede clarifies that ketosis is a state achieved through lowered glucose and insulin levels, not necessarily a specific food list, and highlights the benefits of intermittent ketosis for overall healing and metabolic flexibility.