Uma Naidoo, MD

Uma Naidoo, MD is a board-certified psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutrition specialist. She is currently the Director of Nutritional and Lifestyle Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), where she consults on nutritional interventions for the psychiatrically and medically ill; Director of Nutritional Psychiatry at the Massachusetts General Hospital Academy; and founder of a private practice. She teaches at The Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, and blogs for Harvard Health and Psychology Today. Her new book is THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON FOOD: An Indispensable Guide to the Surprising Foods that Fight Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and More (Little, Brown Spark; August 2020).

Upcoming Programs by Uma Naidoo, MD

Weeding, Seeding, and Feeding: Building a Healthy Microbiome

Jan 21 - Jan 24, 2021

Trillions of microorganisms that live in our intestines fundamentally affect our health. The link between the gut, mind, emotions, and vitality is one of the fastest-growing areas of research—and for good reason. Our body’s microbes hold the key to health, happiness, and mental clarity. Gut microbes are instrumental in the production of serotonin which plays […]

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