The Root Causes and Fixes for Brain Fog
Mark Hyman
May 6, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Recognize pizza's morphine-like effects to manage cravings
The proteins in gluten and dairy break down into gluteomorphins and caseomorphins, which have morphine-like effects that can cause brain fog, cravings, and sleepiness.
Address brain fog caused by allergic reactions
Allergies can cause an 'allergic brain' where high levels of histamine act as a neurotransmitter, leading to the brain fog commonly associated with hay fever.
Recognize flaws in intuitive eating amidst processed food challenges
The concept of 'intuitive eating' is flawed in a modern environment because hyper-palatable, ultra-processed foods are deliberately designed to hijack our biology and be overconsumed.
Support T-regulatory cells with dietary fiber and vitamin A
You can support your T-regulatory cells, which act as the conductor for a balanced immune system, by consuming more dietary fiber and vitamin A.
Recognize auto-brewery syndrome as a cause of brain fog
A condition called auto-brewery syndrome, where gut microbes like yeast and certain bacteria ferment the food you eat into alcohol, can be a direct cause of brain fog.
Support brain energy metabolism with creatine for Alzheimer's risk
Creatine, found in beef and fish, supports brain energy metabolism, and its levels are often depleted in carriers of the ApoE4 allele, the most well-defined Alzheimer's risk gene.
Prioritize food processing over calorie content for blood sugar control
A study showed that finely ground porridge spiked blood sugar far more than coarsely ground porridge with the same calories, proving the degree of processing is critical.
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