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In episode 2 of our Vitamin Miniseries, I share some evidence with you on the first vitamin ever discovered, thiamine. Thiamine is a B vitamin that plays an important role in our energy metabolism and nervous system functioning. Deficiencies in thiamine may be more common than we think. Tune in to this episode to hear what diets may increase our odds of deficiency, signs of deficiency, and what foods to eat to make sure we are getting adequate amounts.

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Today in Episode 88 I share some scientific evidence on a listener request, Melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in our brain from serotonin. Melatonin production is inhibited in bright light and is highest during the night at dark. It is an important hormone involved in sleep onset and sleep quality. Some individuals are at risk for low melatonin levels. Can supplemental melatonin or dietary sources be safe and effective? Tune in for all those important details!

Relaxing sounds to promote relaxation (sine sound waves talked about in Ep 84): Sigur Ros Liminal Sleep

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In continuation with the Vitamin Miniseries, I share some scientific evidence on Vitamin B12: cobalamin. Vitamin B12 deficiency is hallmarked by fatigue, shortness of breath, feelings of depression, poor sleep, tingling of the hands and feet, a sore tongue, yellowing of the skin (jaundice), and if progressed, difficulty walking, using limbs, or paralysis. On average, 15% of us are vitamin B12 deficient. Tune in to find out who is most at risk, how to get vitamin B12, and if supplementation can promote mental health, heart health, and more. Make sure to follow me on social media to see some of the scientific papers and for more info.

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In today's episode of The People's Scientist podcast, I answer the following questions: 1. Is poor sleep a cause of obesity? 2. How does our brain change when we don't sleep well? 3. What can we do to reduce food cravings when we don't sleep well? I dive into the neuroscience and clinical trials to give you some unique ideas on how we can "brain hack" our way out of unhealthy junk food cravings. Tune in for all the details!

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Today on The People's Scientist podcast, I was asked, "what are some brain healthy foods?" I first had to ask myself, what is brain healthy? I concluded that brain healthy meant, the normal homeostatic functioning of our brain and prevention of disease. So, when I dove into the scientific literature, the most scientific evidence supported the benefit of The Mediterranean Diet and a reduced risk of dementia, depression, and stroke. In today's episode, I discuss the components of The Mediterranean Diet and how these foods and way of eating may promote brain health.

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