Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast Sugar Is Rewiring Your Brain (Here’s How to Escape)
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Sep 10, 2025 Quitting sugar can lead to remarkable changes in energy and mental clarity. A 21-day sugar elimination resets brain function, enhances cognitive health, and boosts crucial vitamin levels. Discover how sugar depletes Vitamin B1, leading to fatigue and poor focus. Embracing a ketogenic diet can further reduce sugar cravings and improve overall well-being. Listeners will also learn practical tips for lowering sugar intake, resulting in better weight management and healthier organs.
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Three-Week Brain Blood Flow Boost
- Three weeks on a ketogenic, low-sugar diet raised brain blood flow by about 22 percent in a study cited by Dr. Eric Berg.
- Increased blood flow boosts oxygen and nutrients, which can markedly improve brain performance and sleep quality.
BDNF Nearly Doubles In Three Weeks
- BDNF rose by about 47% after three weeks, which promotes brain repair, new cell growth, and better mood.
- Higher BDNF is linked to antidepressant effects and improved cognitive function.
Sugar Creates Cellular Starvation
- Chronic sugar intake causes blood sugar swings and cellular insulin resistance that starve cells despite abundant fuel.
- This cellular fuel delivery failure explains brain fog, irritability, and frequent hunger after eating sugar.