How to Optimize Your Brain for WORK: Achieving Hyper-Efficiency with Dr. Mithu Storoni
Dave Asprey
Nov 12, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Achieve flow state to enhance efficiency and output
The flow state may be a state of hyper-efficiency where your attention and reward networks synchronize, increasing output without using more energy.
Utilize locus coeruleus to regulate brain function modes
A tiny brain region called the locus coeruleus, or 'blue dot,' acts like a gear shift, setting the entire brain's pace into one of three modes of functioning.
Monitor retinal nerve fiber thickness to assess brain health
Your eyes are a direct extension of the brain, and factors like retinal nerve fiber thinning can be a proxy for overall brain degeneration.
Implement cyclical ketosis for optimal brain health
Unending ketosis is detrimental to glial cells because they thrive on glucose, making cyclical ketosis a better strategy for brain health and metabolic flexibility.
Show affection to boost astrocyte levels in the brain
Research on mice by Professor Marian Diamond suggested that showing them affection by stroking them appeared to increase the levels of their brain's astrocytes.
Support neurons with astrocytes for enhanced brain function
Einstein's brain had more astrocytes, which are housekeeper cells that support neurons by providing ketones and clearing waste, rather than more neurons.
Work in 90-minute ultradian cycles to boost focus
Your attention naturally waxes and wanes in 90-minute ultradian cycles during the day, so taking a break after about 90 minutes of focused work replenishes brain resources.
Breathe 5-6 times per minute to activate vagus nerve
Breathing at a resonance frequency of five to six breaths per minute is optimal for activating the vagus nerve and keeping your brain in a balanced state.
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