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Leaky Brain and Ketogenic Diets

How can a ketogenic diet help heal a leaky brain and make the blood-brain barrier stronger and more resilient? That’s a really good question. So I am going to answer it. In this blog post, we are going to discuss what the blood-brain barrier is, what symptoms we can expect to take place if itContinue reading “Leaky Brain and Ketogenic Diets”

brain fog symptoms and neurodegeneration

You may be wondering, why your brain fog experience is different from that of others. Why does one person have problems finding words while another cannot remember why they entered a room? And another finds having a conversation to be exhausting? Introduction I am often on Reddit forums, talking about brain function and helping peopleContinue reading “brain fog symptoms and neurodegeneration”

best treatment for brain fog and neuroinflammation

The purpose of this blog post is to help you understand how neuroinflammation contributes to your recurrent and chronic symptoms of brain fog. By the end of this article, you will understand the best treatment for brain fog symptoms and the underlying neuroinflammation that drives those symptoms. Brain fog can have a variety of symptomsContinue reading “best treatment for brain fog and neuroinflammation”

Ketogenic Diets and Gut Microbiome

Ketogenic diets and gut microbiome health I need everyone reading this blog article to understand that a ketogenic diet is a valid, gut-healing diet. If you are trying to heal your gut with lots of prebiotic fiber, probiotic supplements, and much other rigamarole, that’s fine, and you can try to do it that way. ButContinue reading “Ketogenic Diets and Gut Microbiome”

PCOS and Brain Fog

Cognitive symptoms in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are a neurological issue. Problems with memory, concentration, and learning that are seen in women with PCOS are neurological issues. And that is why going on birth control pills will not fix it. I try to stay on topic on this blog. I really want Google to getContinue reading “PCOS and Brain Fog”

Mild Cognitive Impairment and MCT Oil

Introduction If you are reading this blog post, it may be because you already suspect or have a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Some cases of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) will stop in progression and not move towards impaired functioning at a level to meet the criteria for Dementia. What is Mild Cognitive ImpairmentContinue reading “Mild Cognitive Impairment and MCT Oil”

a call to women seeking treatment for brain fog

If you are a woman looking for an effective treatment for brain fog I want you to keep reading. In my quest to speak with 50 women suffering from brain fog symptoms, regardless of reason or diagnosis, I am finding a lot of misinformation and confusion. In order to find women to interview for myContinue reading “a call to women seeking treatment for brain fog”

Heavy Metals and Mental Health

Why do heavy metals affect mental health, even on a ketogenic diet? Some people begin the ketogenic diet with a high burden of heavy metal accumulations. When this happens, even the increases in glutathione seen with a well-formulated ketogenic diet can be insufficient to completely resolve symptoms. Options include a focus on eating more nutrientsContinue reading “Heavy Metals and Mental Health”

how to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – foods

A well-formulated ketogenic diet is bursting with substances that are the building blocks for glutathione. Pair this with ketones’ ability to upregulate glutathione production and you have unleashed a detoxification powerhouse within your own cells. All the meats As you may have already read in prior blog posts on the topic, glutathione needs the aminoContinue reading “how to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – foods”

how to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – supplements

How do I increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet? The amino acids glycine, cysteine, and glutamine are used in glutathione production. Eating foods that are good sources of complete amino acids or taking a balanced amino acid supplement will help you make more glutathione. Other important nutrients like B-vitamins, magnesium, selenium, zinc, iron, and alpha-lipoicContinue reading “how to increase glutathione on a ketogenic diet – supplements”