Brain Fog Sucks. Here's How To Get Rid Of it - Dr. Rhonda Patrick 

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I’m a firm believer in phone addiction causing this.

To all the 5-6 hours sleepers out there with brain fog, I was you. Started sleeping 8 hours every night and massively improved. Sleep is important

I have sleep apnea and i can tell you nothing makes a bigger difference in my mental clarity than how well i slept.

00:01 Brain fog is a reduction in mental clarity. 02:08 Avoid refined carbohydrates to regulate blood glucose levels 04:13 Prevent brain fog by optimizing pre-meal choices 06:04 Prioritize protein and fats, delay stomach emptying for mental clarity 08:02 Impact of leaky gut on mental clarity 09:51 Reduce postprandial inflammatory response for mental clarity 11:41 Omega-3s throughout the day for controlling inflammation and specialized resolving molecules production 13:25 Sedentary behavior and comfort eating lead to inflammation and cognitive fog

For a Doctor, I’m surprised Dr. Patrick doesn’t provide more of a nuanced answer here, rather opting for the answer that “diet” is the end all be all for brain fog. As with anything in human physiology and psychology, the answer is never so simple and differs tremendously between individuals. Off the top of my head I can think of multiple factors besides nutrition that can possibly influence brain fog such as stress, lack of sleep, social jet lag (look it up), emotional/psychological issues, etc. personally I had the WORST brain fog of my life from overtraining syndrome. Diet was dialed in, sleep was dialed in, but the overtraining without adequate made me live in a state of perpetual brain fog for months. Something to think about

I notice that brain fog goes down during vacation even though I eat worse / more unhealthy so clearly stress plays a huge role

Toxic mold exposure can cause it as well and if the experts in CIRS are correct, it is a lot more common than you think.

Man this is gold, I’ve tried to explain the feeling of clarity from fasting etc and have never had a clear understanding but this lays it out perfectly 🎉🎉

Mild exercise just getting the blood flowing seems to help dissipate brain fog and sluggishness for me. Walking 2 miles or a medium 15 minutes on the stairs or treadmill to raise my heartbeat over 100, hardly breaking a sweat.

As a celiac patient, the connection with 'leaky gut' and bacteria penetrating the body, activating immune system and becoming tired is eye opening

I think emotional trauma effects brainfog as well

This is just what I’m grappling with at the moment. Thanks for this excellent video.

Yeah...I definitely get brain fog after eating a big, carb meal. I had to stop eating pasta for lunch if I wanted to be productive at work.

This episode was fantastic!

No mention of caffeine here….surprising considering its impact on quality sleep (obviously) but also its influence on cortisol levels and cerebral blood flow.

Keto diet is the killer of brain fog, it's amazing.

I Luv the subjects on your show.

Oh hell yeah can't wait to listen to this

I had terrible brain fog when I was depressed. Treating the depression treated the fog. It had little or nothing to do with diet.

Holy **** I've never had someone explain so clearly what I feel

The basics for feeling good and not having brain fog in my opinion: 1.) Eat a whole food diet - make sure all micronutrients are being met 2.) Don’t overeat your calories. 3.) Don’t eat within 3-4 hrs of bed 3.) Exercise at least 4- 5 times a week - aerobic, anaerobic, and strength training 4.) Meditation, breathing, yoga, etc for stress management. 5.) Deep restorative sleep for 7-8 hrs. 6.) Limit alcohol, caffeine, and phone usage

Stress and cortisol can also lead to brain fog.

If you haven't watched the full episode you are missing out. It is great to see Chris interview health researchers and experts in the longevity research speciality

Nicotine withdrawals are the worst long-lasting brain fogs. Had over 9 weeks of it. Still do every now and then

I’ve had altitude sickness twice and it caused a huge loss in mental clarity. Temporary, but no fun!

I had brain fog recently. I stopped vaping, drinking coffee and Mary Jane all in the same week. I couldn’t remember my SSN for the life of me. It was scary..

This is the video I have been waiting for, and have so badly needed.

Lack of sleep plays a role in brain fog too.

6:17 “Because Dr. Rhonda said so” yep, good enough for me!

As a sufferer of brain fog for years i think sleep is huge. But also alcohol has a massive impact 😮

Just fyi, it is also a symptom of low testosterone, along with difficulty sleeping night sweats, and a constant feeling of dread if you're a man and feeling these symptoms you should get your testosterone levels checked out. Compounded testosterone cream is only about $60 a month and the shots are even cheaper.

This is the video I was searching for.

Switched to water only, all protien diet with hot peppers and garlic cloves. And micro dosing. Feel 20 years younger.

More restaurant recommendations in Austin please !

I've been searching for an answer to this for decades but no one could give me a concrete answer (why I got knocked out from food). I even worked with physicians and health researchers! I had no idea about the inflammation aspect. Wow, mystery solved. My response was carb minimization, but did not know about the fat + liposaccharide leaks. Thanks!

I think sleep is the most important factor on determining whether you'll have brain fog or not. The days I get "high quality" sleep is when I'm mentally clear and just completely alert and without the need to consume too much caffeine or need to nap. Along with sleep, it seems hormonal optimization might help with brain fog as well. During periods of my life where I was physically fit, I felt alive and possessed an internal drive to want to accomplish something.

I have crohns disease and Grierson Gopalan Syndrome. Eat well, recover well and exercise like a madman. Same for any neurotypical. ❤ Tbh I had to move away from the city, it was killing me.

Eliminating grains, potatoes, sugar got rid of my brain fog. Fruit is fine. Good probiotic, and make sure you look into iron and thyroid if you're a woman, common culprits, as well as over heating at night from the wrong covers. Yerba mate gives the most clarity of the caffeine family for me.

Hi Chris and dr. Rhonda. 1. I do have a deep respect for both of you 2. I am Italian currently living in Italy 3. I do live through mood swings to put it mildly. All this said. let’s try to invert the course of actions. It’s 13:53 here, just came off a 4x4 upright bike interval hence i am brained fogged due to my brain not having enough glucose at disposal (a) brain only fuel is glucose please stop ketogenicyzing it as it gets really fogged!!! b) brain consumes 25% of all body energies so please just be a little kind to him)….no it’s 14:00 and i am about to eat 100gr integral pasta with tomato souce 6 grams olive oil, 10 grams parmesan cheese after that i will dissolve the brain fog. had my proteins for breakfast and will have for dinner stop demonising carbs; i say it again. it’s the only fuel to your brain. the rest is conversation. keto is a sofismo to say intoxication (of course if you do it for one month no prob, if you do it for 2Y you get impaired and we see clear examples of that). Big energised hugs from Ancoa

Holy heck, there is no way to say how important everything she says in this video is.

Thanks Chris and Dr. Rhonda! Does order of eating food affect nutrient absorption e.g, do you absorb more micronutrients from fruits if you eat at the start of meals vs end?

Mine is always linked to when my gut isnt functioning well. Betain HCL and digestive enzymes help.

1 year of Keto and 4 years carnivore gave me the worst brain fog and low energy. Now i eat fruits, cheese, milk, chicken, make bread, cookies, pancakes etc from scratch and I've never felt better. I just cut out eating out at restaurants, packaged food with seed oils, additives and preservatives.

how are "keto" and "avoiding high fat" both on the list?

Brain fog is an inhumane experience. It’s absolutely crippling

My brain fog has lasted for 5-6 years. Slow process to get rid of it.

I had brain fog for years. When I quit vaping it went away after a few months. Hopefully this helps someone.

Enlightening, post meal sleepiness is caused by inflammation. I understand the attempt to minimize this effect but maybe, and i know this sounds crazy, maybe nap after a meal, relax, exist. The provided awareness is good though.

Dr. Patrick- do you have a recommendation for a brand of Omega 3’s? Thanks!

Eh I don't agree that it's entirely diet. Most of my brain fog occurs during the work week. So, I think it's a combo of overstimulation from computer time, stress, and tiredness. Of course, diet can lead to more tiredness as well. It's almost like brain just hits its limit and short circuits.

Water damaged building’s and mycotoxin’s too!

For me, Cetirizine does it. I normally sleep 7.1/2 hours but can't wake up without alarms or think straight until it wears off. I have switched to Loratadine & Desloratadine, but they're not as effective.

This is for me

What is the evidence that brain fog is caused by post parandial glucose responses? Is this just speculation or is there actual scientific reasons and evidence for this?

Brain Fog Overview: Brain fog is described as a reduction in mental clarity, affecting cognitive function. Dr. Rhonda Patrick believes it is closely linked to the postprandial glucose response after meals. Postprandial Glucose Response: High glycemic index foods, especially refined carbohydrates, can lead to sharp spikes and crashes in blood glucose levels. A ketogenic diet or fasting in a fasted state may help mitigate these glucose fluctuations and improve mental clarity. Strategies to Mitigate Postprandial Glucose Response: Incorporating "exercise snacks," short bursts of intense exercise before or after a meal, helps regulate blood glucose levels. Considering the order of macronutrients on the plate, such as consuming protein or fat before carbohydrates, can blunt the postprandial glucose response. Importance of Postprandial Inflammatory Response: Meals cause inflammation, with high sugar and high-fat meals being significant contributors. The immune system's activation after a meal diverts energy from the brain, leading to a temporary reduction in mental clarity. Strategies to Reduce Postprandial Inflammatory Response: Omega-3 supplementation has been shown to blunt the postprandial inflammatory response. Managing meal size and composition, along with omega-3 intake, can contribute to maintaining mental clarity and reducing the impact of postprandial inflammation.

Funny my brother and I we were these kids who preferred vegetables and fruits over sweets by nature and I just noticed that we also eat the protein / fat „main“ thing of the meal (for ex. the steak) first and the potatoes or whatever at last interesting to see how ppl are trained to behave and it‘s actually less healthy than the natural way you‘d eat

Vinegar b4 carbs also helps woth glucose control

Reduction in clarity sounds a lot like fog. Braunrot is a good word

I heard eating a fibrous low carb veg first, they protein/ fat and lastly carb foods will give you best results for better glucose spike response.

apologies forgot the most important: imho and experience. To fix your mood start to cure as an accountant your circadian rhythms. Go to bad within the same 20 minutes (you get there little by little). Most importantly. Regardless of how your sleep was, wake up and force yourself to get up always at the same time (by the minute)………all the rest will fallow suit…..train…..food….hormones….mood……or better said…..what sleep does not fix or does not put yourself in the conditions of fixing….ok that’s to be scrutinised

So if you think better after a mind healthy food like almonds, would that be an example of post nut clarity?

Creatine. I micro-dose 0.15g of creatine every morning. It stops the nanny nap feeling in the afternoon. I can't drink coffee or tea, they are too strong for me. And of course, keeping fit, vitamin D3, Magnesium, etc

Don't think so. When I went very low fat diet I had serious brain fog. When I eat fat I'm good. Carbs make me feel great too

No mention of posture and spine health. I suffered from brain fog from migraines. My migraines were caused by poor posture when I got a white collar job.

lmao this guy is outrageously impressed by a doctor knowing common clinical terms.

Here’s a tip about diet as applied to the individual eater - someone like you: nobody knows anything. Hope this helps.

Interesting to see AG1 get such high praise from Chris when Rhonda has publicly shared her opinion on how overrated it is

Brain fog makes me want to not exist 😭

0 chance this is food only, especially considering food in is only half of the equation for powering everything. Ever since getting Lyme I have intermittent brain fog. It has reduced in frequency and severity over time, but years later is still part of my day-to-day, yet my diet and lifestyle have not changed much.

Well as a diabetic, brain fog when in Hyperglycemia is a big thing..

“I think …” do you know or do you think or is it really more of a feeling?

Eating smaller meals built around protein and complex carbs gives the same effect as fasting or keto because you don’t get the spikes.

Where I live if you have brain fog... You go get a lymes disease test... One of the annoying symptoms of the big bad tick

Bullet proof coffee is fix i find. But i add Ghee and milk to offset the acidity of coffee

Sleep deprivation can feel like brain fog, as well.

Anyone know which omega 3’s she recommends?

Hearing fat is hard on the gut and a driver of leaky gut was news to me. Question: is all fat equally hard on the gut? I eat an avocado every morning which I figured is a healthy fat. But in regards to being hard on the gut, is the fat from an avocado as bad as the fat on a strip steak?

Good sleep and clearing a B12 deficiency will do it.

Three Forks ❤

Brain fog and reduction in mental clarity describe the same thing...

I may have misheard what she said, but refined carbohydrates aren't devoid of macronutrients based simply on the fact that they are carbohydrates. Refined carbohydrates also do have micronutrients but course the total amount of macro and micro nutrients between refined and complex carbohydrates varies between them. It's also not as black and white as she seems to make it out to be in this clip - the "best" kind of carbohydrate is the one most suitable to one's particular dietary/fitness needs. For example, it is widely accepted by sports scientists and nutritionists that sugar and/or refined carbohydrates are the best type of energy source to consume immediately before vigorous or stressful activity such as a race or sporting event (this is likely assuming you've fueled properly beforehand with complex carbs and other macros). Obviously most people aren't athletes but there's always more nuance to any given topic that should be noted.

Melatonin, DHEA, an lay off the Cannabis would be a good start

It is mostly from illnesses and disorders.

How about this. Glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic and it is everywhere. Many people are overloaded with fungi (thrush, dandruff, stinky feet, ibs, chrones , diabetes, MS, and many others.) eating low carb reduces the toxins load and the fungi level is reduced, and maybe your microbiome comes back to a semi normal level?

What about brain fog caused by the buildup of heavy metals in the brain?

So what is I take a NSAID or caffeine every time I eat lol , will I still feel tired?

What brand of shirt is that?

i beleieve theres different items that trigger "brain fog" i beleive food is or can be one, another is stress, another is deppression, another is lack of sleep and theres probably others

AG1 will clear the brain fog

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This clearly doesn’t apply to me because I never suffer from…er…um…um….

I like the "GI" term... "Helmet Fire" 😂😂😂

I've been eating mainly protein for the last 3 months and never felt better. Skin looks healthier, and overall well-being has improved.

I am sure food does cause brain fog but I have a silly back and when it flares up, my thinking goes out the window.. shits me... I am open to any suggestions (no meds though).

Was he flexing when he was talking to her😂

I always hear about brain fog…maybe I’m just lucky and don’t ever get it…but I have no idea what they’re talking about. Is it just getting tired in the afternoon or something?

Sleep Apnea in my case, brain fog forever, it's just something I live with oh well

I'd like Rhonda to talk about brain fog in relation to overall nutrition, for instance if I have vegetarian food only for many months, I get serious brain fog, This is more of a post meal thing being talked about.

“Hove the stawtah be steak taw taw” 4:48 💀