Why Processed Foods Are Worsening Your ADD and ADHD Symptoms
Mark Hyman
7 oct 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Avoid bottle-feeding to reduce risk of toxic metabolites
Unlike breast milk which promotes anti-inflammatory compounds, bottle-feeding can lead to high levels of propionic acid, a metabolite linked to autistic behaviors in animal studies.
Reframe ADHD as a body-wide disease impacting brain health
ADHD should be viewed not as a primary brain disease, but as a body-wide disease that affects the brain, with root causes often found in diet, gut health, and inflammation.
Incorporate curcumin to boost stress resilience
One recent study showed that having curcumin in your diet increases stress resilience by four and a half times, likely due to its anti-inflammatory effects on the brain.
Manage histamine levels with quercetin to alleviate anxiety
Histamine is an excitatory neurotransmitter that can worsen psychiatric symptoms like anxiety, so managing it with natural options like quercetin can help calm the system.
Leverage Akkermansia to boost natural GABA levels for anxiety relief
The beneficial gut microbe Akkermansia has been found to produce high levels of GABA, an anti-anxiety neurotransmitter that functions like the body's natural Valium.
Reconsider oatmeal as it may elevate stress hormones
A seemingly healthy breakfast like oatmeal can increase stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline, putting your body into a fight-or-flight state.
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