95. Blood Sugar Imbalance & Brain stress: The Neurological Connection w/ Dr. Jockers

Dr. Tony Ebel interviews Dr. David Jockers, a renowned expert in functional nutrition. Dr. Jockers shares in-depth insights about the critical connection between blood sugar stability and nervous system health, particularly in children. Drawing from his personal experiences and extensive clinical work, he explains how proper nutrition can transform brain function, behavior, and overall wellbeing. The conversation covers practical strategies for parents to implement, from protein prioritization to hydration tips, and explores how modeling healthy behaviors creates lasting change for children. This episode provides actionable nutrition advice that can truly move the needle for families dealing with chronic health challenges.

[00:06:00] Blood Sugar Stability

• Dr. Jockers identifies blood sugar stability as a major "needle mover" for health
• Personal story of growing up with blood sugar crashes
• Why seed oils are problematic for cellular health

[00:12:00] Protein Priorities for Children

• Guidance on protein intake and why protein should be consumed first in a meal
• How protein intake stabilizes blood sugar and prevents crashes

[00:16:00] The Neuroscience of Blood Sugar

• Connection between nervous system stability and blood sugar stability
• The difference between hyperglycemia and reactive hypoglycemia in children
• How hypoglycemic episodes damage neurons and increase risk of neurodegeneration

[00:21:00] POTS Syndrome and Blood Sugar Connection

• Discussion of how blood sugar instability contributes to POTS syndrome
• The cascade effect: blood sugar instability → nervous system instability → hormonal instability
• Dr. Ebel's clinical observations with teenage and young adult patients

[00:25:00] Optimizing Brain Function Through Nutrition

• How stable blood sugar increases BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor)
• Benefits of BDNF: creativity, innovation, better connections between neurons
• Practical meal structure and "eating the rainbow" for phytonutrients

[00:30:00] Hydration and Supplementation Strategies

• The importance of hydration timing (away from meals)
• Electrolytes and minerals: benefits for kids, especially active ones
• Supplements vs. food: "90% of health results come from lifestyle"
• Key supplements that make a difference: Magnesium, Vitamin D, K2

[00:36:00] Modeling Health for Children

• The importance of parents demonstrating healthy behaviors
• Teaching children nutritional concepts through benefit-focused language

Connect with Dr. Jockers: 

Website: www.drjockers.com

Instagram: @drjockers

Youtube: @drdavidjockers

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