Brain on Fire: How Dietary Induced Neuroinflammation Causes Mental Illness, Aggression, Violence and Dementia
Mark Hyman
May 22, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Address neuroinflammation to reduce societal division
Neuroinflammation disrupts communication between the rational prefrontal cortex and the primitive amygdala, leading to increased societal polarization, aggression, and violence.
Address chronic sickness behavior triggered by modern life
The depressed, socially withdrawn state known as 'sickness behavior' may be chronically activated by inflammatory aspects of modern life, not just acute illness.
Reduce maternal inflammation to lower ADHD risk in children
A mother's inflammation during pregnancy, known as maternal immune activation, can increase her child's risk of developing ADHD by 40% ten years later.
Understand microglia's role in brain health and neuroinflammation
The brain contains billions of its own immune cells called microglia, which are the master orchestrators of neuroinflammation and brain health.
Leverage vagus nerve to enhance mental state through gut health
The vagus nerve acts as a superhighway for communication, with most signals traveling from the gut to the brain, influencing your mental state from the bottom up.
Reduce junk food to lower bullying risk
A study of over 13,000 adolescents found that increased junk food consumption was associated with a 55% higher odds of bullying others.
Utilize Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Sprout Powder for immune support
Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat Sprout Powder is a food product specifically developed to be a potent source of polyphenols that modulate inflammation and the immune system.
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