Blood Sugar, Testosterone, & Brain Health with Dr. Datis Kharrazian

Oct 18, 2021

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What does inflammation look like and how does it manifest in the brain? The term hypoglycemia is thrown around a lot, but what does it actually mean to be hypoglycemic? Dr. Stephanie and Dr. Datis Kharrazian explore the ins and outs of brain sensitivity, excess insulin, how exercise affects our blood sugar, and the effects of testosterone in both men and women. Tune in to get expert tips on how to build a healthy brain.

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Episode Overview:

7:25 Introduction
10:30 Welcoming Datis
11:29 What Inflammation Is & How It Manifests In The Brain
14:10 Activation Of Microglia
18:00 Hypoglycemic
22:03 Brain Sensitivity To Excess Insulin
27:00 Blood-Brain Barrier
30:38 Flavonoids & Fasting Insulin Rehabilitation
36:11 Exercise And Blood Sugar Control
38:50 Circadian Biology and Lack Of Sleep
44:00 Stress
47:37 Hormones & Low Testosterone In Men
53:00 Impact On Testosterone On The Brain In Men
56:20 Testosterone In Women
1:00:00 Menopause & Perimenopause
1:06:00 Adrenals & Healthy Diet
1:10:43 How To Build A Healthy Brain
1:12:30 The Role Of Oxygen In The Brain
1:18:39 Omega 3 Fatty Acids

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