I’ve been a big fan of Dr. Emily Deans (author of Evolutionary Psychiatry) for a while now. Also, she was kind enough to write a guest post here titled, Wheat and Schizophrenia back in May. She’s been one of the very few doctors (let alone psychiatrists) talking about how diet can affect mental health. If you haven’t read about Dr. Deans or haven’t heard her speak, there is a great podcast from another favorite of mine, Chris Kresser, The Healthy Skeptic that you should hear. Chris talks with Dr. Deans about the following topics:
- The link between diet and Alzheimer’s
- Can nutritional changes effect depression?
- Does gastric bypass surgery lead to mental health issues?
- Can gluten intolerance induce mental disorders?
- What role does the “modern lifestyle” play in the increasing prevalence of mental health problems?
- How does an individual’s mental state influence his/her biology?
- Does iron deficiency anemia contribute to mental health problems?
