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Jason Wrobel considered ending his life while standing in his kitchen \u2014 but his kitchen would also save his life. After a comprehensive battery of medical tests, Jason discovered he had suboptimal neurotransmitter function, which led him to become an expert in the nutrition needed for optimal mental health. In this episode he and Jeff have an in-depth discussion on neurotransmitters and which foods, herbs, and supplements can improve cognitive function. Timestamps: 0:04:28 \u2013 Intro 0:11:15 \u2013 Jason\u2019s Journey 0:19:53 \u2013 How Nutrition Affects Brain Function 0:27:38 \u2013 Neurotransmitters 0:34:31 \u2013 SSRI\u2019s 0:38:41 \u2013 Serotonin 0:41:34 \u2013 Tryptophan 0:43:04 \u2013 Melatonin 0:47:10 \u2013 Sleep 0:50:35 \u2013 The Microbiome and Gut Health 0:53:49 \u2013 Inflammatory Foods 0:59:14 \u2013 Sugar Substitutes 1:00:41 \u2013 Continuous Glucose Monitors 1:06:44 \u2013 Fruit Sugars 1:10:26 \u2013 Growing Food 1:14:44 \u2013 Our Relationship to the Material 1:17:28 \u2013 Mindful Eating 1:21:10 \u2013 Fight or Flight 1:25:43 \u2013 Cortisol and Weight Gain 1:28:07 \u2013 Dopamine 1:29:57 \u2013 Ayurvedic Herbs 1:30:52 \u2013 Saffron 1:36:35 \u2013 Lion\u2019s Mane 1:37:51 \u2013 BDNF or Brain Derived Neurotrophic 1:39:07 \u2013 Ancient Traditions to Heal Modern 1:42:38 \u2013 Plant Medicine 1:49:59 \u2013 Blue Zones Learn about Commune and check out all our health, nutrition, and functional medicine courses free for 14 days at onecommune.com/trial. This podcast is supported by BetterHelp. COMMUNE listeners get 15% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/Commune.