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The Brain and the Body's Chemical Signals
1:30:54 - 1:38:25 (07:30)
The neurons in our brain that are responsible for sensing the chemistry of our cerebral spinal fluid and have access to the chemistry of our body can trigger an increase in body temperature to fight off an infection. When activated, these neurons communicate with the preoptic area of the hypothalamus and trigger local effects such as inflammation and macrophages to fight off an infection.
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OVLT neurons, which sense the chemistry of the cerebral spinal fluid, can trigger an increase in body temperature when activated by something bad in the body.
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Summary
OVLT neurons, which sense the chemistry of the cerebral spinal fluid, can trigger an increase in body temperature when activated by something bad in the body. This process helps the body fight off infections by causing inflammation and releasing macrophages to gobble up infections.
ChapterThe Brain and the Body's Chemical Signals
EpisodeHow to Optimize Your Brain-Body Function & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Taking non-steroidal inflammatory drugs like Advil and Tylenol can be good in reducing fever, but it's not okay to just stay under the covers and cool the neck or torso as it is the wrong response.
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Summary
Taking non-steroidal inflammatory drugs like Advil and Tylenol can be good in reducing fever, but it's not okay to just stay under the covers and cool the neck or torso as it is the wrong response. Cooling the rest of the body is necessary.