The Glucose Protocol: How Fueling Your Brain Restores Clarity with Dr. David Stephens
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Andrea Samadi welcomes Dr. David Stephens to discuss his book, The Glucose Protocol, and how glucose can restore brain function and improve mental clarity.
In this episode Andrea Samadi welcomes back Dr. David Stephens to explore his new book, The Glucose Protocol, and the science showing how targeted glucose can restore brain function, improve mental clarity, and reduce symptoms linked to diabetes, autoimmune disorders, and chronic stress. They break down the difference between glucose and other sweeteners, explain why the brain prioritizes survival over higher-order thinking during stress, and share practical strategies—like on-the-spot glucose dosing—to regain focus and cognitive performance. Dr. Stephens also discusses biomarkers, clinical observations, and upcoming practical products to make brain refueling easy, offering hopeful, science-based approaches to restore long-term brain health. Watch interview on YouTube here https://youtu.be/zv70S5fZh2I Today's EP 388 we’re welcoming Dr. Stephens back to the podcast to explore: The difference between glucose and other sugars Why blood sugar and brain glucose matter for cognitive performance What his newest research is revealing about brain restoration And how we can think more clearly about nutrition and brain health moving forward. Welcome back to Season 15 of the Neuroscience…
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