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TIMECODES
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:35 Introduction to nutritional psychiatry and the guest's background
00:02:59 The lack of emphasis on food and nutrition in medical education
00:05:00 The guest's pioneering work at Mass General and Harvard University
00:09:17 The relationship between the gut-brain axis and its impact on mental health
00:12:27 The impact of diet on neurotransmitters and mental health
00:18:33 The potential of psychobiotics and using food to impact mental well-being
00:24:03 Mental health statistics
00:27:50 Defining anxiety and depression
00:29:24 Anxiety and dietary interventions
00:32:15 Six pillars of calming the mind
00:35:43 AD BREAK 1 - EightSleep
00:36:55 Physiological impact of processed foods
00:38:50 Leptin Resistance and Anxiety
00:41:08 Inflammation and Gut Microbiome
00:45:26 Neuroinflammation and Brain Health
00:47:30 Food and Brain Health
00:50:15 Gut-Brain Connection
01:00:22 Supplementation and Nutritional Gaps
01:04:42 Holistic Approach and Personalized Care
01:06:35 AD BREAK 2 - Cozy Earth
01:07:39 Adaptogens
01:12:06 Impact of Diet on Mental Health
01:14:19 Enhancing Focus and Cognition
01:18:33 Nutrients for focus and concentration
01:21:44 Alcohol and mental health
01:25:31 Psychedelics and mental health
01:33:54 The Paradox of Choice
01:35:10 Role of Pharma Interventions
01:38:19 Resources for Nutritional Psychiatry
01:43:46 Practical Takeaways
01:46:11 Closing Remarks and Resources


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