Brain fog is not a medical diagnosis but rather a symptom of other physical and mental conditions. It can present as cognitive dysfunction and has also been described as mental fatigue. When brain fog is severe, it can affect daily life and cause an inability to perform necessary tasks. 

What Does Brain Fog Feel Like?:

• Memory problems
• Reduced mental clarity
• Poor concentration
• An inability to focus
• Feelings of confusion or forgetfulness
• Low motivation

Muddled thinking and cognitive dysfunction indicate that something in the body needs to be addressed. The good news is functional medicine can help at any stage. There are many root causes of brain fog, and relief is possible. We can resolve brain fog symptoms using a functional medicine approach by treating what is happening underneath. Once we address the root cause, the symptoms usually take of themselves. Think of brain fog as your car’s “Check Engine” light. It means that something underneath is not functioning ideally. When the engine is fixed, the “Check Engine” gets reset.

Functional Testing to Identify Root Causes of Brain Fog:

• Oxford Biotechnology Mediator Release Test (MRT)
• Mosaic Diagnostics MycoTOX
• 3×4 Genetics
• Genova Celiac, Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity
• Genova Individualized Optimal Nutrition (ION)/NutrEval
• Genova GI Effects Stool Analysis
• Genova Adrenal ASP / CAR

Book a free call with functional medicine dietitian, Gayatri Saldivar to begin the systematic process to better health.