BHC Ep. 18 - Excitotoxins

06/23/14 • 22 min

Despite the fact that the public is more informed than ever of its dangers, dietary excitotoxins such as the ingredient monosodium glutamate are still widely used as flavor enhancers in many different food products. On this episode, Dr. Russell Blaylock explains the effects of excitotoxins on our bodies and lists the many (often innocuous-sounding) names of excitotoxic ingredients that are prevalently found in our food supply.

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BHC Ep. 17 - Gluten Sensitivity

Until recently, the medical community has largely overlooked the topic of gluten sensitivity, namely non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Now, due to a growing number of people that are feeling the negative effects of gluten, this disorder is becoming increasingly more difficult to ignore. On this week’s episode, Dr. Blaylock discusses the neurological effects of gluten sensitivity and goes over different strategies you can take to protect your brain.

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BHC Ep. 19 - Reactive Hypoglycemia

Reactive hypoglycemia is a condition that arises in certain people when they consume foods that are high on the glycemic index causing sudden fluctuations in their blood sugar. These fluctuations can result in many physical and mental disturbances including anxiety and depression. On this week’s podcast, Dr. Russell Blaylock discusses the important role glutamate plays concerning this disorder and what you can do nutritionally to prevent reactive hypoglycemia from disrupting your life.