Blood Sugar, Testosterone, & Brain Health with Dr. Datis Kharrazian

What does inflammation look like and how does it manifest in the
brain? The term hypoglycemia is thrown around a
lot, but what does it actually mean to be hypoglycemic? Dr.
Stephanie and Dr. Datis Kharrazian explore the ins and outs of
brain sensitivity, excess insulin, how exercise affects our blood
sugar, and the effects of testosterone in both men and women.
Tune in to get expert tips on how to build a healthy brain.


 


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Episode Overview: 


7:25 Introduction

10:30 Welcoming Datis

11:29 What Inflammation Is & How It Manifests In The
Brain

14:10 Activation Of Microglia

18:00 Hypoglycemic

22:03 Brain Sensitivity To Excess Insulin

27:00 Blood-Brain Barrier

30:38 Flavonoids & Fasting Insulin Rehabilitation

36:11 Exercise And Blood Sugar Control

38:50 Circadian Biology and Lack Of Sleep

44:00 Stress

47:37 Hormones & Low Testosterone In Men

53:00 Impact On Testosterone On The Brain In Men

56:20 Testosterone In Women

1:00:00 Menopause & Perimenopause

1:06:00 Adrenals & Healthy Diet

1:10:43 How To Build A Healthy Brain

1:12:30 The Role Of Oxygen In The Brain

1:18:39 Omega 3 Fatty Acids



 


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