In light of the growing popularity of combat and contact sports, Justin and Jordan discuss Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, or CTE, and hope to inform what it is, what is it linked to and ways to improve brain health for the long term. 

Episode Summary

• 00:00-02:00 Sponsors & Promo Codes
• 03:30 What is CTE?
• 05:32 Neurodegeneration & “Hits”
• 06:15 Concussive vs. Sub-Concussive “Hits” 
• 07:10 Tau Protein
• 07:52 Protocols for “On Field” Diagnosis of Concussive Symptoms
• 10:12 NFL Players Diagnosed with CTE Neuropathologically 
• 11:40 CTE Post-mortem Diagnoses & Advances to Diagnosis In Vivo
• 12:40 Symptoms associated with CTE
• 14:28 At Risk Populations & Occupations
• 19:50 Jordan Rips on NFL & Rugby Tackling 
• 22:00 Supplements for Brain Health
• 22:20 Saturated Fat & Neuroplasticity 
• 22:50 Keto Diet 
• 24:05 Creatine & MRI
• 25:35 Bioactive Properties of Turmeric 
• 28:12 Fish Oil & DHA
• 32:12 CTE & PTSD
• 32:47 Plant Based Diet Anti-inflammatory Compounds
• 33:10 Other Tools & Neurofeedback 
• 34:40 Summary & Exogenous Ketones 
• 35:37 Next Episode Preview!!

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