May 4, 2023

Keto – diets, not necessarily Paleo-Keto:

1- “So I want to be clear about what this means. This means that a ketogenic diet is a powerful gene-signaling, metabolic therapy for the brain.”  FROM: a mental health blogger

2- FROM:  mental health keto blogger

“Conclusion

So yes, mitochondria are the powerhouses of our cells, responsible for producing the energy that our cells need to function properly. But the processes of mitochondrial dynamics, mitochondrial mitophagy, and mitochondrial biogenesis are also crucial for maintaining these vital organelles’ health and proper function.

Through these processes, cells can regulate energy production and metabolism in the brain. We need these pathways working well to adapt to changing energy demands, respond to cellular stressors, and prevent the accumulation of damaged or dysfunctional mitochondria. And what happens when these pathways are impaired in the brain? We see the development of mental illness and neurodegenerative disorders.

If that last statement sounds scandalous and unscientific, you need to catch up on the fields of metabolic psychiatry and neurology. I would recommend you check out Chris Palmer’s book Brain Energy “