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.
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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