Dr Ford Brewer - PrevMed Dr. Paul Mason- The BEST Exercise for Metabolic Health, Creatine and more - Ford Brewer MD MPH - PrevMed Health
Jan 31, 2025
Dr. Paul Mason, an Australian sports medicine physician focusing on low-carb diets, dives into the intriguing connections between concussions and nutrition. He highlights how low-carb diets could aid in concussion recovery and discusses the beneficial role of supplements like ketones and creatine for brain health. Mason also critiques traditional exercise guidelines, advocating for high-intensity workouts to maximize fitness in less time. Additionally, he addresses nutritional challenges for vegans and vegetarians, emphasizing the importance of proper supplementation.
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Concussions: A Structural Brain Injury
- Concussions are often mistaken as functional, not structural, brain injuries.
- This misconception leads to passive treatment approaches, neglecting potential interventions.
Second Wave of Concussive Injury
- After a concussion, a "second wave" of injury involves brain energy deficiency due to damaged insulin receptors.
- This leads to neuronal swelling, oxidative damage, and potential cell death.
Ketones for Concussion Recovery
- Ketones can fuel the brain independently of insulin, mitigating the second wave of damage post-concussion.
- Use ketone supplements (salts or esters) immediately after a head injury while transitioning to a ketogenic diet.