Causes of brainfog

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1. 1. Food Intolorances

Gluten, wheat, diary, etc.

1. 1. Anxiety

Although brainfog can cause this, it can also cause brainfog.

1. 1. Stress

Specifically, chronic stress.

1. 1. Vitamin Deficiency

Vitamin D & B12 seem to be the most common.

1. 1. Gut Issues

Such as SIBO, leaky gut.

1. 1. Pinched Nerves

Typically those in the back or neck.

1. 1. Mold Spores

Black mold

1. 1. Hormonal Imbalances

Dopamine deficiency, Hypothyroidism, etc.

1. 1. Sleep Apnea

1. 1. Fibromyalgia

1. 1. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

 

• • 13. Mineral Deficiencies**

Mineral Deficiencies can also cause brainfog due to their critical functional nature in the body, an example of a mineral that causes brainfog when deficient in is iron.

 

• • 14. Intoxicants & Medication**

Intoxicants, such as alcohol, cigarette smoke, etc. Can also cause brainfog. Certain medication is also known to cause Brainfog.

 

• • 15. Multiple Sclerosis**

Multiple Sclerosis, known as MS for short also causes brainfog in due nature with the condition.

 

• • 16. Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome**

Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, known as POTS is also known to cause brainfog due to the nature of the circulatory issues.

 

• • 17. Wisdom Teeth**

Wisdom Teeth are also known to cause brainfog due to the nature of them, they can cause inflammation and interrupt nerve pathways and interact with them.