HEAD STRONG summary

Introduction

Head Strong by Dave Asprey What is in it for me? Unlock your full cognitive potential. Are you happy, with the way your mind works? Is your brain sharp enough, fast enough, and reliable enough, to keep you on your A game, day in, and day out?

If you are like most of us, then probably not. Brain fog, forgetfulness, and a lack of energy, are common signs, that our brains are underperforming. That is where this summary comes in. It lays out, the exact dietary and lifestyle changes, you need to make.

In order to regain, your natural mental sharpness. Drawing on the latest innovations, in neuroscience and neurobiology. This summary will help you, harness your true brainpower, once and for all. This is Head Strong by Dave Asprey.

Mitochondria Brain Power

Healthy mitochondria are the key, to a sharp and efficient brain. In today's increasingly dynamic and competitive world, it can be hard to get an edge. Most of us work extremely hard, pouring our blood, sweat, and tears, into our endeavors.

But that is not enough. In order to stand out, from the crowd. We need to do more, than just persevere. We also need, to be able to think smart.

That, of course, is easier said than done. Having the mental energy, alertness, and agility to cope with life's challenges, can often be a tall order. So, are we simply stuck, with the mental hardware, nature has given us? Well, the short answer is no.

There is actually, a lot we can do, to make life easier for our brains. The key message here is, healthy mitochondria, are the key, to a sharp and efficient brain. Of all the organs, your brain makes the greatest drain on your body's energy reserves, using up to twenty percent of your energy resources at any one time. It requires more fuel than your lungs, heart, or even your legs.

So what powers this energy hungry system? Well, tiny cellular structures called mitochondria, which exist inside every cell in your body, play a pivotal role in getting your brain the energy it needs. In fact, the health of your mitochondria directly dictates the brainpower you have at your disposal right now. That is because your brain's prefrontal cortex, responsible for advanced cognitive function, has the greatest concentration of mitochondria anywhere in the body, except for the ovaries.

Mitochondria, produce energy, by breaking down a substance, called adenosine triphosphate, or ATP. This reaction, provides us, with the fuel, our bodies and brains require. Meaning, that healthy mitochondria, make for sharper, more energetic minds. Too often, though, we overtax our mitochondria.

Making our minds, sluggish and dull. This is not done, deliberately, of course. Who wants a drowsy mind? Instead, we unwittingly, exhaust our mitochondria, by exposing ourselves, to environmental toxins.

When we do this, our bodies need extra energy, to get rid, of the toxic food, light, or air, we have encountered. And with all our energy, going to detoxification. We end up with little left, when we actually need to perform. The results?

Fatigue, brain fog, and a lack of focus. If this sounds familiar, do not worry. The following sections, lay out, some accessible advice, for avoiding harmful toxins. And keeping your brain, healthy and well fueled.