🧠 Your Brain Works BETTER on an Empty Stomach (6 Science-Backed Hacks to Try NOW)

🧠 Want a razor-sharp mind? Science says your brain works BETTER on an empty stomach! In this video, I’m breaking down 6 neuroscience-backed hacks to boost memory, focus, and cognitive function—including the shocking benefits of fasting and how to rewire your brain in 2024.

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Sources:
1. Exercise & BDNF
Harvard Health Blog on BDNF: https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improve-memory-thinking-skills-201404097110

Nature Study on HIIT and BDNF: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41398-021-01300-2

2. Gut-Brain Axis & Serotonin
Johns Hopkins Gut-Brain Connection: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-brain-gut-connection

Cell Reports Gut Serotonin Study: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports/fulltext/S2211-1247(23)00173-0

3. Fasting & Cognitive Benefits
Johns Hopkins Intermittent Fasting Guide: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/intermittent-fasting-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-work

NIH Autophagy Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3106288/

4. Sleep & Glymphatic System
NIH Brain Basics (Sleep): https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/brain-basics/brain-basics-understanding-sleep

Science Sleep and Memory Study: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.abn8653

5. Meditation & Brain Structure
Harvard Meditation Study: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2020/04/harvard-researchers-study-how-mindfulness-may-change-the-brain/

Huberman Lab NSDR Protocol: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/nsdr-non-sleep-deep-rest

6. Neuroplasticity & Learning
UCLA Social Learning Study: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/learning-in-a-social-context-boosts-brain-function

Neuron Neuroplasticity Study: https://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(23)00998-6

General Resources
Mayo Clinic Mediterranean Diet: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/mediterranean-diet/art-20047801

Healthline Fasting Guide: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/intermittent-fasting-guide

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes. Consult your doctor before trying fasting or new supplements.

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