Keeping the brain healthy with Dr. Mary Kay Ross Pt. 2

Dr. Mary Kay Ross, Thorne’s Chief Medical Officer, joins us once again to continue the important discussion about brain health. Learn about the difficulties of diagnosing brain fog, the role the gut plays in your cognition, supplements for your brain, and more.
During this episode you’ll learn about:
The brain’s relationship to the body [1:23]
Brain health for younger people [2:28]
Brain fog [4:36]
Diagnosing brain fog [6:17]
Dietary impacts [11:12]


The blood-brain barrier [14:09]
Thorne’s gut health test [15:32]
Leaky lung [17:14]
Supplement for your brain [21:18]
Mast Cell activation syndrome [25:48]
Questions from the community [28:29]
How does blood sugar impact the brain? [28:42]
What is more damaging to your brain: caffeine, alcohol, drugs? [31:18]
Thorne’s PharmaGABA explanation [37:19]
What vitamins are best for your brain [41:44]
Can you detox your brain? [44:33]



 
Resources to topics mentioned in this episode
Six Common Causes of Brain Fog and How To Combat Them
Has the Pandemic Given You Brain Fog? If So, You’re Not Alone
Why You Should Reconsider That Morning Cup Of Coffee
Eight Nutrients For Brain Health
How Exercise Stops Brain Fog

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