The Brain on Fire - Neuroinflammation After Concussion

After a concussion, symptoms can improve before the brain has rebuilt its full reserve. What does that mean for reinjury risk, neuroinflammation, and recovery?In this episode of Dr. M Experienced, with Dr. David Musnick, Dr. M explains brain reserve, glial cells, inflammatory and repair-oriented microglia, and research-informed factors he considers after concussion.Topics include:• Why brain reserve can differ across regions and why symptom relief does not always mean full recovery • Protecting a healing brain from reinjury • Astrocytes and the blood-brain barrier • Oligodendrocytes, myelin, and neural support • Pro-inflammatory M1 and repair-oriented M2 microglial activity • Sleep, luteolin, apigenin, vitamin D, omega-3 fats, curcumin, and Nrf2 signaling as research-informed considerationsRelated episodes:• Concussion - What Happens in the Brain: https://drmexperienced.com/episodes/episode-6-concussion-and-pathophysiology/ • Food and the Brain - Eating for Brain Health and Concussion Recovery: https://drmexperienced.com/episodes/episode-8-food-and-the-brain/Resources and product guide:• Episode page, video, audio, and notes: https://drmexperienced.com/episodes/episode-7-the-brain-on-fire/ • Complete affiliate and product guide: https://drmexperienced.com/affiliates/Some links in our product guide are affiliate links. If you purchase through them, Dr. M Experienced may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Product mentions are educational and are not medical advice.This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical care. Concussion recovery and return-to-play or return-to-activity decisions should be individualized with a qualified healthcare professional.