Key Takeaways from January 2024: Episode Recap
Mark Hyman
Feb 5, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Challenge industries rigging institutions of trust for public health
The core strategy of the pharmaceutical and food industries is to 'rig institutions of trust' by funding government, media, research, and medical groups to influence public opinion and policy.
Address brain inflammation to improve mental health
Mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and OCD are often diseases of brain inflammation, not just psychiatric problems.
Combat muscle loss to reduce aging risks
The biggest risk factor for age-related decline is the loss of muscle, which increases inflammation, insulin resistance, and hormonal chaos.
Beware glyphosate's impact on mood-enhancing gut bacteria
The weed killer glyphosate was patented as an antibiotic and specifically targets the gut bacteria that produce feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin.
Address magnesium insufficiency to reduce chronic disease risk
While overt magnesium deficiency affects 20% of the population, up to 80% may have an insufficiency that increases the risk for chronic disease.
Differentiate probiotics from fermented foods for health benefits
Probiotics are defined as live organisms that confer a specific health benefit, whereas fermented foods are microbially metabolized foods that simply carry a microbial load.
Provide whole-food meals to enhance student performance
A charter school that fed underserved kids three whole-food meals a day saw them succeed and go on to Ivy League colleges.
Avoid late-night eating to regulate appetite hormones
Eating late at night can decrease leptin levels for 24 hours, which means the 'brake' on your appetite is turned off, making you hungrier the next day.
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