Brain fog: In a sentence, brain fog is condition caused by oxidative stress and/or inflammation in the hypothalamus that is usually a result of an autoimmune disorder, but can also result from a variety of drugs, toxins, etc…. Inflammation is usually the starting point, which leads to oxidative stress. This is because the immune system needs free radicals to mount an immune or inflammatory response.
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Brain fog: A state of confusion can result from sleep deprivation, Neurological disorders such as Lupus or Chronic fatigue, Stress, Menopause, Diabetes, Nutritional deficits such as Vitamin B12 or Magnesium deficiency, Medications such as sedatives or alcohol, etc.
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