Today we will discuss "leaky brain" with Shae Leonard. This is a term used to describe the malfunctioning of the blood-brain barrier, a protective barrier that separates the brain from circulating blood. The blood-brain barrier helps to regulate the flow of nutrients, hormones, and other substances in and out of the brain, while also preventing harmful substances from entering.  When the blood-brain barrier is compromised, it becomes "leaky" allowing harmful substances to enter the brain, which can lead to a variety of conditions.  We dive into: The science behind a leaky brain What symptoms you can experience with leaky brain Genetic variants that can make you more likely to experience symptoms of leaky brain If you are experiencing symptoms things you can do right not to turn things around Why medication is not necessarily the answer   Shae Leonard is a physician assistant who made the jump from psychiatry to functional medicine.  She is a certified functional medicine practitioner who focuses on mood issues, gut and hormone health. Instagram: @shaeleonard www.shaeleonard.com   Do you have a question you have wanted to ask to get clarification on an episode or something that you would like to learn about on a new episode?  I want to hear from you and feature your question on our show!  CLICK HERE or go to https://go.megmill.com/askmeanything to get your questions answered today. I am excited to connect with you and will be personally reading all of your questions! If you can relate to this episode and think you may have a leaky gut or even leaky brain, download this free guide for simple but effective steps, you can take every day for better gut health.  Go to www.TheGutFixer.com to get started today. For more info on the host, visit www.megmill.com and follow Meg on Instagram @drmegmill. I would love for you to screenshot the episode and tag me so we can connect! Don’t forget to leave a review!