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. We’d like to thank our sponsors, Athletic Greens - redeem an exclusive offer here: athleticgreens.com/stephanieOrion Red Light Therapy - get 10% off your order with Promo Code “STEPHANIE10” https://www.orionrlt.ca/?ref=StephanieLumen - get $25 off your order with Promo Code “DRSTEPHANIE25” https://www.lumen.me/?fid=1799Ancestral Supplements - Use Promo Code “ASA10” for 10% off any purchase https://shop.ancestralsupplements.com/discount/Tribe10?rfsn=5900205.652074&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5900205.652074Some of the links above are affiliates which means that making a purchase through them won’t cost you anything - in fact, you get a discount for being a valued listener to the Better! Podcast. We do receive a small commission. This is an easy, free way of supporting the podcast and we thank you for that! And follow me on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephanie.estimaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/betterwithdrstephanie Join the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/ Connect With Datis: https://kharrazianinstitute.com/https://www.instagram.com/datiskharrazian Episode Overview: 7:25 Introduction10:30 Welcoming Datis11:29 What Inflammation Is & How It Manifests In The Brain14:10 Activation Of Microglia18:00 Hypoglycemic22:03 Brain Sensitivity To Excess Insulin27:00 Blood-Brain Barrier30:38 Flavonoids & Fasting Insulin Rehabilitation36:11 Exercise And Blood Sugar Control38:50 Circadian Biology and Lack Of Sleep44:00 Stress47:37 Hormones & Low Testosterone In Men53:00 Impact On Testosterone On The Brain In Men56:20 Testosterone In Women1:00:00 Menopause & Perimenopause1:06:00 Adrenals & Healthy Diet1:10:43 How To Build A Healthy Brain1:12:30 The Role Of Oxygen In The Brain1:18:39 Omega 3 Fatty Acids Get yourself a copy of my best-selling book, The Betty Body - https://bettybodybook.comJoin the Hello Betty Community here - https://hellobetty.club/membership/