Drew Ramsey

“Currently, inflammation is considered a major factor in the development of depression, dementia, and other brain disorders,” says Dr Drew Ramsey. 

We know there’s a gut-brain connection, but just how deep does it go? Could we treat depression just by adopting a particular diet?

We’re in an epidemic of mental illness and in an epidemic of misinformation about mental illness. The myth that America is “overmedicated” regarding antidepressants only furthers the stigma that stops people from seeking help.

Just like alcohol, nicotine and other narcotics, sugar tickles our dopamine receptors in just the right way, inspiring our brain’s reward system. How will this end for us?

Most of the foods we consume are created for the supermarket shelf, not for our health, says psychiatrist Drew Ramsey. But you can boost your brain function and overall well-being with this one very low-tech, analogue tool: your grocery list.

1 in 10 people in Acciaroli, Italy are over 100 years old. Their secret to longevity? Their biology, diet, and the high-levels of friskiness among the elderly. 

The way to a healthy mind is through the stomach, according to psychiatrist Drew Ramsey. The right foods can decrease your risk of depression by 50%, and treat clinical mental disorders.