Foods to Help Heal a Brain Injury

Foods to Help Heal a Brain Injury

March 30, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 681

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of nutrition in recovering from brain injuries.

After a concussion or traumatic brain injury, many people are told to rest and wait it out. But that is only part of the picture. In this episode of Dishing Up Nutrition, licensed dietitians Britni Vincent and Brandy Buro share how real food nutrition can play a powerful role in brain recovery. They explain what happens in the brain after injury, why inflammation and blood sugar balance matter, and which foods and supplements may help support healing.

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