Originally Posted by
JaneV2.0
I'm surprised I'd never heard of the Mito Food Plan, as when I looked it up I found it to be ketogenic, and similar to the Wahl's Protocol (Minding My Mitochondria). Has it helped? I've read accounts of ketogenic diets clearing up all kinds of conditions.
"The gene that turns on BDNF production is activated by several factors. These include calorie restriction, curcumin
(a spice), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid), intermittent fasting, exercise, intellectual stimulation,
and meditation. Additionally, a state of ketosis, brought on by eating a diet lower in carbohydrates, appears to provide
the most efficient fuel for the mitochondria and activate BDNF. Conversely, the standard American diet (SAD),
obesity, and elevated blood sugar actually lower levels of BDNF."