Mental Health

Brain Function and Emotional Well-being

Mental health encompasses your emotional, psychological, and cognitive well-being—and it's more connected to metabolic health than most people realize. Your brain runs on fuel, and what you eat profoundly affects how it functions. High and fluctuating blood sugar can cause mood swings, brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue. Chronic inflammation and insulin resistance are increasingly linked to depression and cognitive decline. Many people report dramatic improvements in mental clarity, mood stability, and reduced anxiety when switching to a low-carb or keto diet—likely due to stable blood sugar, reduced inflammation, increased production of BDNF (brain growth factor), and the brain's efficient use of ketones for fuel. While diet isn't a cure-all for mental health conditions, metabolic health and brain health are deeply intertwined.