The Hidden Reason You Have Brain Fog

Struggling with brain fog (brain inflammation) or chronic fatigue (which tends to go hand-in-hand with brain fog)? One of the often missed causes is gut health, and the overlooked brain gut connection.

When struggling with brain fog symptoms like fatigue, trouble focusing, forgetfulness, and haziness in your thought processes, it's likely stemming from problems in your gut and related to the blood brain barrier. What does gut health have to do with brain fog and fatigue? Inflammation in the gut is just the starting point as to what could be going on. Watch this video to learn how to get rid of brain fog (hint: probiotics are a great starting point!) and function better in your life!

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[preciousglorious]

I too suffered from that am GREATFUL
I recovered.

[stillstanding]

I was completely flabbergasted this year when teachers alerted me about my top student, teenaged daughter just wanted to sleep in class, could not comprehend anything she read or studied and could not finish her exams within the given time. She was normally the first one to complete her exams in class.
Leaky gut, bad case of anemia, chronic fatigue and leaky brain.
One short pitstop to correct the root causes of her symptoms then she can get back to racing again. She is well on the way to total recovery.

Her health will probably be better after implementing everything we learnt during her illness.
Thx doc!

[preciousglorious]

Such wonderful information, managing stress is also another way to brain fog.
Thanks once again for sharing.

[judystone]

This was so clear and helpful Also just listened to your podcast on Histamine on the 15-min Matrix from 2019. I feel smarter, and less overwhelmed on how to manage my histamine / brain fog issues for about a 30-min investment of time. So worth it, thank you!

[pamwasilenski]

Dr Ruscio, is there a way to contact you? I have been sick for 14 years and bfeel as if i have no hope, do you do phone consults? I really need help
Thank you

[dmx]

i didn't have any issue with this along with our health issues until i started to have GI issues so i know it's a gut thing but i don't know what it is because of the 6 different doctors ive seen all just say it's IBS and i have no idea if that's what it is . also can IBS cause brain fog and thyroid issues?

[luzsalido]

Dear Dr. RUSCHIO, I am suffering from deepest, horrible depression, anxiety, and am not me, hard to describe. I have hypothyroid but went from hypo to hyperthyroid and back down a couple Mos ago! Been off since. Was told I have leaky gut. And I feel like some parasites are also with me!! Need any help I can get! U are awesome!

[davidivanyi]

I tried many fermented probiotic foods, home made kefir from kefir grains, water kefir, kombucha, fermented vegetables but my brain fog got even worse.
Im seeing a doctor who mentioned microbiom analysis which is quite costly. What do you think about it?

[neobellator]

So bottomline is that we need to address any gut issues right from the start. The gut is the gate. Anywho do you think learning disabilities can be reversed? Maybe learning disabilities are caused by brain fog huh.. perhaps dysbiosis and heavy metals causes it and etc. I wonder. 🧐

Great studies on brain fog, Dr. R!

[MrFRESH]

Wow, I usually don't get brain fog in the spring /summer because I have hay fever and consume anti histamine during that period and I never seem to get brain fog . However every autumn and winter when I don't get hay fever I stop taking it and my brain fog is so strong I get depressed because everything I do I am not as good at. I will try anti histamine in the and reports back

[weissmd]

I have GERD for almost 20 years and now Barrett's esophagus. Pretty sure I have leaky gut but no other gut symptoms like SIBO. I have chronic fatigue, brain fog, sinusitis, dizziness and joint pain.

[takethat]

From what I can tell. My issues with brain fog are severe. I can barely eat anything without a severe reaction. Also I have extremely itchy skin which I think is a result of high histamine levels. I can't work out for more than 5-10 minutes without an extreme itch all over my body. Based on my medical history I think it's linked to some sort of fungus but my doctors have never found anything so I'm not sure.

[natasha]

Don’t forgot to get checked for sleep apnea. Even skinny people can have it 😊.

[debklose]

This is good information. I know this to be true by my experiences. I was tested positive for Methane type SIBO, and I also have histamine challenges within the GO system and I also have a good amount of diverticulosis with small flare ups of diverticulosis.
With hits combo platter, I am at times at loss with how to treat, and care for my gut health.

I’ve seen MD and NDs and unfortunately I haven’t had enough success to really target the challenged gut for a good enough difference for my health.
Symptoms are fog, poor sleep, anxiety, irritability. Some symptoms show up during what seems to be die off and other times usually after a round of antibiotics I feel better but only for short period of time.

I’m considering a extended elemental diet but I’m concerned about not getting enough fiber during the diet to ward off a flair up of diverticulitis.

I’d sure appreciate and suggestions. I’d sure lie to be treated by a doctor who actually understands this all and really knows the science behind all this GI dysregulation so I can feel safe in the chosen treatment 🙏