Brain Fog Explained: Real Causes, Long COVID, Hormones, and How to Fix It

About this episode

Dr. Kendal Stewart discusses the causes of brain fog and how to address it effectively.

In this episode of Coffee with Dr. Stewart, Dr. Kendal Stewart takes on the confusing and frustrating issue of brain fog. He explains what brain fog really is, why it shows up in both healthy and chronically ill people, and the five major causes that most doctors overlook: inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, hormonal shifts, gut health, and methylation problems. From long COVID to postpartum changes to concussion recovery, Dr. Stewart shows why brain fog is a red flag that something deeper is wrong. Instead of quick fixes like stimulants, he shares how genetics, nutrition, targeted supplements, and even advanced therapies can restore clarity and energy.

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Hosts: Kendal Stewart, Stewart

Topics covered

• brain fog
• long COVID
• hormonal shifts
• gut health
• mitochondrial dysfunction

Keywords

• inflammation
• methylation problems
• nutrition
• targeted supplements
• advanced therapies

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