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The Importance of Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium for Optimal Brain Function
26:17 - 30:31 (04:14)
Sodium, potassium, and magnesium are crucial for optimal brain function and nerve cell firing, which is essential for muscle contraction and to keep going during physical activities. In addition, using cooling methods like cooling the palms or the bottoms of the feet or the cheeks of the face can improve physical performance.
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Your ability to persist is neural, so when people attribute persistence solely to mental or physical factors, they misunderstand the underlying biology.
26:17 - 27:34 (01:17)
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Your ability to persist is neural, so when people attribute persistence solely to mental or physical factors, they misunderstand the underlying biology. Nerves need certain resources to continue firing and support persistence, but framing persistence in terms of mental versus physical is not actionable.
ChapterThe Importance of Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium for Optimal Brain Function
EpisodeHow To Build Endurance In Your Brain & Body
PodcastHuberman Lab
Sodium, potassium, and magnesium are essential for driving the brain and allowing nerve cells to fire and muscles to contract.
27:34 - 30:31 (02:57)
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Sodium, potassium, and magnesium are essential for driving the brain and allowing nerve cells to fire and muscles to contract. Glycogen, stored carbohydrate in muscles, is also crucial in generating energy during physical activities.