Episode 492: Mental Health Protocol
Author: Ali Miller RD
April 27, 2026
Duration: 56:46
Can you do the Anti-Anxiety Diet as a vegetarian? What is the most important mineral for mental health? Why does blood sugar matter and what is the best diet to manage mental illness? What are some specific ways to manage anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions with food-as-medicine?
In this episode Ali discusses the food-as-medicine philosophy behind her international best selling book, The Anti-Anxiety Diet. Learn about the cholesterol brain connection, how ketones impact oxidative stress, and why protein is key for optimal mental health. You will learn about key lab values to monitor, how to best manage your macronutrients, and food-as-medicine goals for mental wellness.
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Magnesium
Role of magnesium supplementation in the treatment of depression: A randomized clinical trial | PLOS One
Magnesium supplementation beneficially affects depression in adults with depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
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MethylFolate
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Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials | The BMJ
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Keto for Mental Health
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