Episode 11: Optimizing Your Brain: Memory, Energy, Focus with Justin Sher of Natural Stacks
In this episode, Justin Shearer, the Director of Research and Development for Natural Stacks, discusses brain health and optimization. He shares his personal journey of overcoming brain cancer and his fascination with nootropics and brain health. Justin explains the role of PDE4 in long-term memory and how inhibiting it can enhance memory and cognitive function. He also discusses the importance of neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine in brain health. Justin recommends personalized brain health products based on individual neurochemistry profiles. He also shares his daily stack and the benefits of fasting and exosome therapy for longevity and regeneration. Finally, he discusses the impact of heavy metals on brain health and the importance of detoxification.
The conversation covers topics such as heavy metal toxicity and inflammation, detoxing from heavy metals, the importance of immune system health, individual sensitivities and personalized treatments, research studies and Alzheimer's, preventing neurodegenerative diseases, alternative solutions for anxiety and depression, the negative effects of alcohol on the brain, alcohol withdrawal and excitotoxicity, GABA and NAD as alternatives to medication, the complexity of biohacking, starting with the basics of health, optimizing brain health with natural stacks, and favorite biohacks: nootropics, fasting, and NAD.
Show Notes
Takeaways
Inhibiting PDE4 can enhance long-term memory and cognitive function.
Neurotransmitters like dopamine, serotonin, and acetylcholine play a crucial role in brain health.
Personalized brain health products can optimize cognitive function based on individual neurochemistry profiles.
Fasting and exosome therapy can promote longevity and regeneration.
Detoxification is important for brain health and emotional stability. Heavy metal toxicity can lead to inflammation and various health issues.
Detoxing from heavy metals can help improve health and alleviate symptoms.
Maintaining a healthy immune system is crucial for overall well-being.
Personalized treatments and individual sensitivities should be considered in healthcare.
Research studies are important for understanding the effects of natural stacks on Alzheimer's and other conditions.
Preventing neurodegenerative diseases should be a priority for optimal brain health.
Alternative solutions like GABA and NAD can be effective for anxiety and depression.
Alcohol can have detrimental effects on the brain and should be consumed in moderation.
Alcohol withdrawal can lead to excitotoxicity and brain cell death.
GABA and NAD can be used as alternatives to medication for certain conditions.
Biohacking is a complex field with various approaches and options.
Starting with the basics of health is essential before diving into advanced biohacking techniques.
Natural stacks can help optimize brain health and cognitive function.
Nootropics, fasting, and NAD are popular biohacks for enhancing brain performance.
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Chapters
00:00Â Introduction and Importance of Brain Health
03:34Â Understanding PDE4 and Long-Term Memory
06:20Â Inhibiting PDE4 for Enhanced Memory
07:26Â The Relationship Between Memory and Emotion
09:57Â Personalized Brain Health Recommendations
11:27Â Determining the Best Brain Health Products
13:23Â Different Neurotransmitters and Their Effects
15:46Â The Role of Acetylcholine and Serotonin in Memory
18:21 Success Stories and Endorsements
21:39 Daily Stack and Recommended Usage
23:37 Taking GABA and Serotonin Brain Food for Sleep
25:09 The Impact of Brain Optimization on Success
27:04 The Natural Stacks Company and Licensing Products
28:21 Fasting and Longevity
31:41 Exosomes and Regenerative Medicine
38:32 The Effects of Heavy Metals and Detoxification
42:43 Improved Emotional Stability through Detoxification
44:08 Heavy Metal Toxicity and Inflammation
45:19 Detoxing from Heavy Metals
48:16 The Importance of Immune System Health
49:46 Individual Sensitivities and Personalized Treatments
50:42 Research Studies and Alzheimer's
52:03 Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases
53:28 Alternative Solutions for Anxiety and Depression
55:20 The Negative Effects of Alcohol on the Brain
57:36 Alcohol Withdrawal and Excitotoxicity
59:15 GABA and NAD as Alternatives to Medication
01:01:31 The Complexity of Biohacking
01:02:38 Starting with the Basics of Health
01:03:26 Optimizing Brain Health with Natural Stacks
01:03:40 Favorite Biohacks: Nootropics, Fasting, and NAD
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