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Transform Your Mental Health With Diet & Lifestyle | Dr. Chris Palmer

Andrew Huberman3h 12m · 2025-03-31

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✓Well SupportedAG1 is a vitamin, mineral, probiotic drink with adaptogens designed to meet foundational nutritional needs and provide insurance for adequate fruit and vegetable intake.✓Well SupportedComprehensive blood testing is vital for detecting many aspects of mental and physical health, and Function Health offers this affordably.✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman's mercury levels decreased after limiting tuna, increasing leafy greens, and supplementing with NAC.✓Well SupportedBody temperature must drop by 1-3 degrees Fahrenheit to fall and stay deeply asleep, and must increase by 1-3 degrees Fahrenheit to wake up refreshed.Well Supported

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Function offers over 100 advanced lab tests for comprehensive bodily health assessment.

✓Well SupportedAn Eight Sleep mattress cover can improve sleep by increasing speed of falling asleep, reducing nighttime awakenings, and enhancing feelings of refreshment upon waking.

✓Well SupportedAG1 is recommended as the single supplement to take for supporting physical health, mental health, and cognitive and physical performance by covering foundational nutritional bases.

✓Well SupportedAndrew Huberman dissolves one packet of Element in 16-32 ounces of water upon waking and during exercise for hydration and electrolyte intake.

✓Well SupportedElement is an electrolyte drink containing sodium, magnesium, and potassium without sugar.

✓Well SupportedVegans and vegetarians may be deficient in creatine, leading to cognitive impairment, as supplementation has been shown to improve cognitive function in these groups.

✓Well SupportedDaily intake of AG1 has been observed to improve digestion, enhance immune system robustness, and optimize mood and mental focus.

✓Well SupportedThe 8 Sleep Pod 4 Ultra offers improved cooling and heating capacity, higher fidelity sleep tracking, and snoring detection that can automatically adjust head elevation.

✓Well SupportedEight Sleep smart mattress covers provide heating, cooling, and sleep tracking, which are crucial for mental health, physical health, and performance.

✓Well SupportedThe biochemical pathway linking creatine to mood improvement and its effectiveness is reassuring, especially when it maps to mechanisms of prescription drugs.

✓Well SupportedKetogenic diets and ketone supplements are being investigated for a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders.

✓Well SupportedThe Eight Sleep Pod Pro Cover allows precise control of sleeping environment temperature throughout the night to optimize sleep.

✓Well SupportedAG1 primes the system for a healthy gut microbiome.

✓Well SupportedCreatine functions as a high-energy phosphate donor, aiding in ATP regeneration for muscular contraction.

✕Not SupportedMethylene blue can cause serotonin syndrome, which is often dismissed in patients taking SSRIs.

✓Well SupportedThe ketogenic diet was originally developed and medically validated for treating epilepsy by shifting brain metabolism to ketone utilization.

✓Well SupportedUltra-processed foods are addictive, as evidenced by binge eating disorder criteria and the nature of binge foods.

✓Well SupportedPhysical activity can increase the mass of the mitochondrial network in muscle tissue.

✓Well SupportedThe ketogenic diet is an anti-convulsant treatment used in psychiatry for various disorders.

✓Well SupportedCreatine supplementation is recommended for athletes and general exercisers for physical performance and brain health benefits.

✓Well SupportedMetabolic syndrome is characterized by five biomarkers: abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high glucose levels, high triglycerides, and low HDL cholesterol.

✓Well SupportedA 2% dip in hydration can dramatically affect cognitive performance, reaction time, and processing speed.

✓Well SupportedThe ketogenic diet is six times more likely to result in seizure freedom for treatment-resistant epilepsy compared to trying another anti-epileptic medication.

✓Well SupportedCreatine is a well-researched ergogenic substance exclusively found in appreciable quantities in animal foods.

✓Well SupportedThe combination of obesity and diabetes in women quadruples the rate of autism in their offspring.

✓Well Supported88% of adults do not meet five criteria of metabolic health.

✓Well SupportedPaternal obesity doubles the risk of having an autistic child, a greater increase than that associated with paternal age of 50 or older.

✓Well SupportedConsuming ultra-processed foods daily is associated with a threefold higher rate of poor mental health compared to rare consumption.

✓Well SupportedFood companies engineer addictive products using a combination of fats, sugar, and salt.

✓Well SupportedFasting has historically been a part of almost all cultures, suggesting it was learned through trial and error to be a healthy practice.

◐Partially SupportedAndrew Huberman prefers his bed to be very cool at the start of the night, colder in the middle, and warm upon waking.

✓Well SupportedValter Longo's fasting-mimicking diet, involving five consecutive days of a single moderate meal per month, appears beneficial.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria are implicated in all phases of the human stress response, including cortisol release, noradrenaline release, inflammation, and epigenetic changes.

✓Well SupportedDietary approaches should be individualized based on total calorie intake and activity levels.

◐Partially SupportedMethylene blue functions as an electron shuttle, acting as an electron acceptor and donor.

◐Partially SupportedAntidepressants can open a window for neuroplasticity by changing neuromodulator levels.

✓Well SupportedPeople tend to overeat approximately 500 calories on ultra-processed foods.

✓Well SupportedDietary changes can have a significant impact on health and reverse many medical conditions.

◐Partially SupportedGut changes from a ketogenic diet can lead to mitochondrial changes in the brain, impacting brain energy metabolism and neurotransmitter function.

◐Partially SupportedIntermittent fasting, ketogenic diets, and fasting-mimicking diets can have health-improving effects.

✓Well SupportedYoung individuals have healthier mitochondria and greater metabolic flexibility, allowing easier metabolism of substances like sugar.

✓Well SupportedMitophagy prevents neurodegenerative diseases by clearing toxic protein aggregates and removing malfunctioning mitochondria.

◐Partially SupportedVaccines can increase inflammation, and individuals vary in their inflammatory response.

◐Partially SupportedCreatine is a molecule foundational to energy transformation in cells and enters the mitochondria.

✓Well SupportedMethylene blue has properties that may improve mitochondrial biogenesis and has anti-inflammatory effects.

◐Partially SupportedStimulant drugs like cocaine and amphetamine can deplete mitochondria.

✓Well SupportedWeight does not always indicate metabolic health; some overweight individuals are metabolically healthy, and some individuals who appear healthy may not be.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria play a critical role in the synthesis and release of steroid hormones.

◐Partially SupportedKetogenic diets do not completely mimic fasting physiology because they involve calorie intake.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondrial dysfunction can lead to disregulation of cortisol, testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone due to their critical role in hormone production and release.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria are the primary regulators of epigenetics, responsible for the expression of approximately 60% of genes in a cell.

✓Well SupportedThe microbiome plays a key role in the beneficial effects of ketogenic diets.

✓Well SupportedAdvancing paternal age contributes an estimated 5-15% to the increase in autism prevalence.

◐Partially SupportedExercise, improved diet, and adequate sleep promote metabolic health and neuroplasticity.

◐Partially SupportedA full workup for children showing signs of neurodevelopmental issues should include checking for vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, and specifically central B12 deficiency.

✓Well SupportedUrolithin A has shown in randomized controlled trials to improve muscle mass and performance in individuals over 55-65 within approximately eight weeks, leading to overarching metabolic benefits associated with slowing aging.

◐Partially SupportedUrolithin may induce mitochondrial turnover and biogenesis, but the precise mechanism and primary target for aging are not fully understood.

◐Partially SupportedFor individuals with severe neuropsychiatric disorders, interventions like the ketogenic diet may be beneficial, but a subset may require alternative strategies such as addressing autoimmune central B12 deficiency.

◐Partially SupportedParental metabolic dysfunction can impact offspring neurodevelopment, so individuals considering conception should prioritize their metabolic health.

✓Well SupportedMetabolic disorders and mental disorders are both diseases of aging and should be understood through the lens of metabolism and mitochondrial biology.

◐Partially SupportedMetformin and oral contraceptives can impair vitamin B12 absorption.

◐Partially SupportedFor individuals without pernicious anemia, oral vitamin B12 supplements or consuming sufficient meat can be effective for B12 levels.

◐Partially SupportedVitamin B12, folate, and iron are essential for mitochondrial function and play roles in numerous cellular reactions.

✓Well SupportedImproving mitochondrial number and function through lifestyle and other factors is key to mental and physical health.

✓Well SupportedChris Palmer uses 2-4mg of nicotine gum 3-4 times per week for brain health to stimulate mitochondria and the acetylcholine system.

✕Not SupportedHigh doses of nicotine (3-8mg per pouch) found in many pouches are very habit-forming and can lead to excessive daily use.

✓Well SupportedMitochondrial dysfunction is a fundamental factor underlying metabolic diseases, cardiovascular disease, premature mortality, and mental disorders.

✓Well SupportedWomen with diabetes are twice as likely to have autistic children compared to women without diabetes.

◐Partially SupportedThe six pillars of health are diet, exercise, sleep, substance overuse/abuse, stress mitigation, and relationships/purpose.

◐Partially SupportedDeclining population-level metabolic health is linked to increasing rates of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD.

✓Well SupportedNutritional deficiencies, such as B12 deficiency, can explain psychiatric symptoms and may be identifiable through biomarkers.

◐Partially SupportedPernicious anemia can lead to dementia-like symptoms and is a treatable cause of dementia if diagnosed and treated with B12 injections.

◐Partially SupportedAccelerating metabolic rate can lead to the destruction of metabolic health.

◐Partially SupportedMetabolic health is a foundational concept in biology underpinning neuroplasticity and overall health.

◐Partially SupportedConsumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with worse physical and mental health outcomes.

◐Partially SupportedAdverse childhood experiences are associated with increased risk for a wide range of mental and physical health conditions.

◐Partially SupportedMaternal malnutrition during pregnancy increases the child's risk for mental disorders, metabolic disorders, obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

◐Partially SupportedSupplementing specific vitamin deficiencies in certain depressed patients can lead to remission of their depression.

◐Partially SupportedIron deficiency can be considered a metabolic and mitochondrial problem that may affect brain function and contribute to depression, anxiety, and eating disorders.

◐Partially SupportedA 2023 JAMA study indicated that 40% of females aged 12-21 in the United States are iron deficient.

?Limited ResearchThere is inadequate scientific evidence to determine if food dyes and other additives in ultra-processed foods are harmful to mitochondrial health.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria play a foundational role in organismal survival, reproduction, and adaptation.

✕Not SupportedCurrent standard interventions for autism, such as ABA training and social skills teaching, have poor outcome data.

◐Partially SupportedAging, neurodegeneration, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and various neuropsychiatric disorders are associated with increased reactive oxygen species (oxidative stress) due to dysfunctional mitochondria.

◐Partially SupportedMany antidepressant drugs and ADHD treatments work by increasing the availability of neuromodulators like serotonin, dopamine, and acetylcholine.

◐Partially SupportedThe first antidepressant, an MAO inhibitor (iproniazid), was discovered serendipitously when it was observed to improve mood in tuberculosis patients.

◐Partially SupportedVegetarians and vegans should consider vitamin B12 supplementation and regular level monitoring, as animal source foods are primary sources.

◐Partially SupportedThe antibody associated with autoimmune central B12 deficiency is present in approximately 6% of healthy individuals, 20% of those with lupus and neuropsychiatric symptoms, and about 50% of individuals with demyelinating conditions of unknown etiology.

◐Partially SupportedDiagnosing autoimmune central B12 deficiency requires a spinal tap to measure B12 levels in cerebrospinal fluid, and treatment may involve immunosuppressive agents and high-dose vitamin B12 injections.

◐Partially SupportedLow levels of vitamins B12 and folate are associated with various neuropsychiatric disorders.

◐Partially SupportedVitamin B12 deficiency is common among vegetarians and vegans, with up to 50% deficiency in vegetarian/vegan regions of India.

✕Not SupportedThe American Heart Association's stance against red meat consumption is considered 'nonsense' and potentially influenced by lobbyists.

◐Partially SupportedStrict carnivore diets appear to work for very few people, though those who adhere to it are highly satisfied.

◐Partially SupportedMethylene blue is of interest for potential health benefits, including for mitochondria.

◐Partially SupportedAndrew Huberman is experimenting with the peptide SR-31 to improve mitochondrial function.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria produce ATP by flowing electrons down the electron transport chain, with leakage or uncoupling proteins leading to heat or ROS.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria are depleted and their health declines with age, contributing to reduced energy and plasticity.

◐Partially SupportedUltra-processed foods include items like chips, instant soup, and deli sandwiches.

◐Partially SupportedDiet can make a difference to brain health.

◐Partially SupportedHighly palatable foods are addictive.

◐Partially SupportedHigh doses of stimulants can hypersimulate mitochondria, leading to reactive oxygen species production and subsequent damage.

◐Partially SupportedLow doses of stimulants can improve brain metabolism by stimulating mitochondria to produce more ATP, which can alleviate ADHD symptoms.

◐Partially SupportedChris Palmer is considering using methylene blue for patients requiring interventions beyond lifestyle changes.

◐Partially SupportedThe prescription rate for antidepressants increases almost linearly with age.

✕Not SupportedThe current research model focuses on diagnosis and pills rather than prevention strategies.

✕Not SupportedExtreme fasting or starvation is detrimental and results in death, therefore ketogenic diets or fasting regimens should be undertaken in a medically sound way.

◐Partially SupportedFive-day fasting cycles performed several times a year may improve a wide range of health biomarkers and metabolic health.

◐Partially SupportedResearch into the role of metabolism in severe mental illness dates back to the 1800s, with early studies measuring biomarkers like lactate and glucose.

◐Partially SupportedPilot trials suggest potential benefits of methylene blue in neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease.

◐Partially SupportedBasic lifestyle medicine strategies, including diet, exercise, sleep, substance management, stress reduction, and relationships, can be effective even for severe mental illness.

◐Partially SupportedFor severe mental health or metabolic conditions, interventions like supplements, methylene blue infusions, or neurostimulation may be necessary in addition to diet, exercise, sleep, and relationships.

◐Partially SupportedThe six pillars of health are centered on mitochondrial health.

✕Not SupportedThe GRAS rule allows food companies to introduce new molecules into food without adequate safety testing.

◐Partially SupportedTrue North for nutrition involves mostly non-processed or minimally processed foods and adequate quality protein, achievable through vegetarian or animal-based diets.

◐Partially SupportedIntermittent fasting protocols, such as time-restricted feeding (e.g., eating between 11 am and 7 pm), have mixed evidence regarding benefits for mitochondrial function.

◐Partially SupportedThe ketogenic diet may improve mitochondrial function or bypass standard cellular metabolism through other mechanisms.

◐Partially SupportedA representative from the American Heart Association stated that junk food and ultra-processed food are not the root cause of obesity, diabetes, or other health conditions.

◐Partially SupportedAndrew Huberman prioritizes changing only one variable at a time when experimenting to accurately assess its impact.

◐Partially SupportedThe lack of large, government-funded randomized controlled trials for creatine is due to it being off-patent and not profitable for pharmaceutical companies to study.

◐Partially SupportedNicotine acts as a stimulant for mitochondria, with low doses potentially beneficial and high doses potentially toxic.

◐Partially SupportedBolstering a child's health through proper sleep and nutrition before vaccination can potentially mitigate risks associated with vaccine-induced inflammation.

◐Partially SupportedSleep deprivation in children can increase the risk of inflammation.

✕Not SupportedHigh doses of stimulants are very harmful to human health and can be linked to mitochondrial mechanisms and dopamine's effect on target cell metabolism.

◐Partially SupportedThe ketogenic diet shifts metabolism, signaling pathways, and gene expression.

◐Partially SupportedA comprehensive metric of metabolic health beyond BMI could incentivize healthier lifestyles and potentially prevent mental health disorders.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondrial dysfunction is often at the heart of mental health conditions like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression.

◐Partially SupportedMetabolic and mitochondrial health are linked to mental health outcomes.

◐Partially SupportedProviding prospective parents with tools to assess and improve their metabolic and mitochondrial health can improve child outcomes.

◐Partially SupportedOverstimulating metabolism and mitochondrial function can deplete mitochondria and increase harmful reactive oxygen species.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria move, fuse, and change shape using the cytoskeleton, impacting cellular signaling.

◐Partially SupportedThere is no single, established blood test to accurately assess an individual's mitochondrial health.

◐Partially SupportedImproving mitochondrial health can be achieved through lifestyle, supplementation, and drug-based interventions.

◐Partially SupportedDeficiency in certain vitamins essential for mitochondrial function can lead to improper mitochondrial operation.

◐Partially SupportedA set of five biomarkers in men can distinguish individuals with chronic severe suicidal depression from healthy controls with over 90% sensitivity and specificity.

◐Partially SupportedMetabolic psychiatry integrates nutrition, supplementation, and prescription drugs for treating mental health conditions.

◐Partially SupportedThe ketogenic diet can be beneficial for some individuals with mental illness.

✕Not SupportedSchizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and chronic depression may have identifiable underlying causes.

✕Not SupportedPharmacologically increasing serotonin may offset the rewarding aspects of otherwise rewarding things.

◐Partially SupportedThe ketogenic diet is an evidence-based treatment for epilepsy in treatment-resistant cases.

◐Partially SupportedIron deficiency in adolescent girls, coinciding with puberty and menstruation, may contribute to the observed increase in mental illness rates compared to prepubescent children.

◐Partially SupportedA significant portion of the population can be deficient in essential nutrients like iron, B12, and folate.

◐Partially SupportedA severely iron-deficient 14-year-old girl is metabolically unhealthy because her mitochondria cannot function properly without sufficient iron, regardless of her body weight.

◐Partially SupportedSome individuals who follow vegan diets appear very healthy, while others do not.

◐Partially SupportedExercise is a fundamental pillar of health, with all necessary information available.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with existing health conditions may be more likely to avoid vaccines, and people who refuse vaccines might have pre-existing health conditions that could increase autism risk.

◐Partially SupportedThe expanded vaccine schedule for children may be a contributing factor to the rising prevalence of autism.

◐Partially SupportedThe brain is susceptible to damage from substances of abuse like alcohol and tobacco.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria are critical for life, converting food and oxygen into ATP, and their function stopping leads to rapid death.

◐Partially SupportedMethylene blue may help reduce oxidative stress by accepting wayward electrons, preventing reactive oxygen species.

◐Partially SupportedMitochondria are involved in regulating the human stress response.

◐Partially SupportedAntidepressant prescription risk increases with age, with the highest users being individuals 65 and older.

◐Partially SupportedMental disorders including depression, anxiety, and psychosis should be considered diseases of aging.

◐Partially SupportedSerotonin syndrome is frequently dismissed or misdiagnosed in patients taking SSRIs, as symptoms can be mistaken for psychiatric conditions.

◐Partially SupportedA drop in serotonin levels appears to be as important as dopamine increase for the reinforcing properties of behaviors and substances.

◐Partially SupportedSerotonin syndrome can manifest as anxiety, panic, nausea, and fever, and can be fatal.

◐Partially SupportedThe diseases of aging include obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and neurodegenerative disorders.

◐Partially SupportedToo little or too much methylene blue can be problematic; an overdose could lead to reductive stress.

◐Partially SupportedThe impact of stimulants on health is dose-dependent and varies by individual, type of stimulant, and its effect on the person.

◐Partially SupportedInfluenza infection in pregnant mothers during the first to second trimester transition is statistically correlated with a higher incidence of schizophrenia in their offspring.

◐Partially SupportedInflammation from bacterial or viral infections in pregnant mothers is correlated with higher rates of neurodevelopmental and mental disorders in their offspring.

◐Partially SupportedInjecting pregnant mice with lipopolysaccharide (LPS) to induce inflammation increases the risk of their offspring exhibiting signs of neurodevelopmental disorders.

◐Partially SupportedInflammation and infection can cause neuropsychiatric symptoms such as exhaustion, reduced risk-taking, loss of libido, and a desire to retreat.

◐Partially SupportedHigh levels of inflammation, including inflammatory cytokines like TNF-alpha and interleukin-6, impair mitochondrial function.

◐Partially SupportedSevere infections like measles can increase a child's risk of developing a neurodevelopmental disorder by impacting mitochondrial function.

◐Partially SupportedInflammation can lead to autism.

◐Partially SupportedRubella outbreaks in the 1960s resulted in significantly higher rates of autism in offspring.

◐Partially SupportedFor individuals who do not exercise, starting with walking and potentially incorporating morning sunlight exposure is recommended.

✕Not SupportedHarvard Medical School's conclusion that sugar is not addictive is flawed because it ignores the addictive potential of high-sugar ultra-processed foods.

✕Not SupportedGeneric dietary advice like 'eat more plants' or 'have some blueberries' is often worthless and overly simplistic for improving health.

✕Not SupportedLow-fat diets are no better than the standard American diet and should be abandoned.

◐Partially SupportedAnimal data strongly supports that ketogenic interventions improve mitophagy and mitochondrial biogenesis, leading to a cellular increase in healthy mitochondria.

◐Partially SupportedA ketogenic diet may be a potential intervention for children with neurodevelopmental conditions.

◐Partially SupportedA child experiencing an abrupt developmental change after an infection or vaccine warrants a full medical workup.

◐Partially SupportedPsychosocial risk factors for cardiovascular disease also increase the risk for brain disease.

◐Partially SupportedUnvaccinated individuals are statistically more likely to develop autism than vaccinated individuals.

◐Partially SupportedHarm from ultra-processed foods may stem from increased calorie consumption, addictive properties, or impaired mitochondrial function.

✕Not SupportedCreatine supplementation is unlikely to improve health if foundational lifestyle factors are not addressed.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with six or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) live, on average, 20 years less than those with no ACEs.

◐Partially SupportedMaternal malnutrition during pregnancy increases the child's risk for schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and antisocial personality disorder.

◐Partially SupportedUltra-processed foods are associated with harm to mental and physical health.

◐Partially SupportedExercise, whether isometric for muscle size or endurance for capacity, fundamentally alters muscle physiology.

◐Partially SupportedMental health is related to mitochondrial function.

◐Partially SupportedInterferon can acutely induce neuropsychiatric symptoms and interferes with mitochondrial function.

◐Partially SupportedA court ruled a vaccine contributed to a child's neurodevelopmental condition likely due to a pre-existing mitochondrial disorder.

✕Not SupportedFormer NIMH directors have stated that extensive investigation has found no link between vaccines and autism.

◐Partially SupportedHealthy fats, including monounsaturated fats and omega-3s, are important for long-term health.

◐Partially SupportedSchizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or chronic depression may be caused by vitamin B12 deficiency or autoimmune disorders.

◐Partially SupportedChildhood trauma increases the risk for a wide range of mental health conditions and dementia.

◐Partially SupportedBlood biomarker tests are being developed to predict neurodevelopmental disorders like autism, indicating mitochondrial dysfunction.

◐Partially SupportedMetabolic and mitochondrial health can be leveraged to treat and potentially cure psychiatric disorders.

◐Partially SupportedMetabolism and metabolic regulation, including mitochondrial function, are foundational for neurotransmitter creation and brain activity.

◐Partially SupportedMethylene blue and methyl B12 are supplements that may help address mitochondrial dysfunction.

◐Partially SupportedDiet plays a profound and central role in human metabolism and its consequences.

◐Partially SupportedMetabolism and mitochondria connect childhood trauma to increased risk for mental and physical health issues.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, and depression have been observed to have lower creatine levels compared to those without these disorders.

◐Partially SupportedDrug and alcohol addiction cycles destroy metabolic health and contribute to diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

◐Partially SupportedAlcoholic liver failure and cirrhosis are caused by mitochondrial toxicity from acetaldehyde.