Episode Details

Brain fog isn’t just a normal part of getting older—and it may not be a brain problem at all. If you struggle to focus, lose your train of thought, forget why you walked into a room, or feel mentally exhausted after eating, your body may be trying to tell you something.

Here’s what I discuss in today’s episode:

• The five foods I most commonly see contributing to brain fog—and why some seemingly “healthy” choices may be working against you
• The surprising connection between your gut and your ability to think, focus, and remember
• Why certain foods can affect your brain even when you don’t have obvious digestive symptoms

Brain fog is a messenger, not the root problem. When you start looking at what’s happening throughout your body—especially your gut, blood sugar, inflammation, and microbiome—you can begin uncovering what’s getting in the way of a clearer, healthier brain.

Resources Mentioned:

• Learn more about my 10-Day Detox Diet, a whole-food reset designed to help identify common food triggers, stabilize blood sugar, and support gut health: https://10daydetox.com

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0:00 Introduction, Dr. Hyman's experience, and foods contributing to brain fog

1:31 Functional medicine and the gut-brain connection

2:30 Vagus nerve, gut microbiome, and inflammation

4:21 Long COVID, gut damage, and ultra-processed foods

6:51 Alcohol, artificial sweeteners, and their effects on the brain

9:51 Dairy, gluten, and elimination diets

15:41 Ten Day Detox Diet, food journaling, and reintroducing foods

18:23 Personalized nutrition, functional medicine, and conclusion