Dr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

Increasing Attention Span and Focus

Jul 19, 2020
Discover how to increase attention span and focus by optimizing brain health and diet. Learn about the limbic system, hippocampus, and amygdala, and the impact of vitamin B1 deficiencies. Explore the benefits of a healthy ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting for cognitive health.
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INSIGHT

Brain Regions and Focus

  • The limbic system plays a crucial role in emotions, behavior, and memory, impacting focus and concentration.
  • Within it, the hippocampus handles memory and focus, while the amygdala manages stress and fear.
INSIGHT

Vitamin B1's Importance

  • The limbic system is highly sensitive to vitamin B1 deficiencies, impacting memory and focus.
  • Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, linked to low B1 levels, illustrates the importance of this vitamin.
ADVICE

Diet for Focus

  • Follow a healthy keto and intermittent fasting plan to boost attention and focus.
  • This helps by reducing refined carbs, increasing oxygen, and regenerating nerve cells in the limbic system.
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