Dr. Chris Palmer
MD · Psychiatrist & Researcher
Harvard psychiatrist bridging the gap between metabolic health, mitochondrial function, and mental illness.
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Core Thesis
"Mental disorders are metabolic disorders of the brain. By addressing mitochondrial function through nutrition and lifestyle, we can heal the root cause of psychiatric conditions."
Metabolic Psychiatry
Dr. Chris Palmer’s Brain Energy theory posits that mitochondrial dysfunction is the common denominator in mental illness. He uses metabolic interventions to restore brain energy and mental health.
Key Protocols
- Ketogenic metabolic therapy for psychiatric conditions
- Prioritizing mitochondrial health through whole foods
- Integrating sleep, light, and movement for brain vitality