Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu has always been vocal about health and wellness. In a recent conversation with Dubai-based nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary, she discussed perimenopause. In the video, shared on Samantha’s YouTube channel, the discussion focused on symptoms women struggle with during the transitional phase that leads up to menopause. The conversation also focused on one very common issue, brain fog. During the chat, Samantha asked the nutritionist Rashi Chowdhary about how to deal with brain fog. The nutritionist broke down why this happens and what can be done to tackle it.
What is brain fog, and why does it happen?
Brain fog is not a medical condition. It is a term used to describe feeling mentally slow, forgetful, unfocused, or confused. Many women experience it during perimenopause due to hormonal and metabolic changes.Rashi Chowdhary explained the science in simple terms. She said hormones play a big role. “Our brain has estrogen receptors. These estrogen receptors pick up glucose and fire it up into ATP. That is how memory builds,” she explained.During perimenopause, estrogen levels start dipping. Because of this, these receptors do not work as fast, which can slow down thinking and memory.“Because we have insulin resistance, our blood glucose keeps fluctuating. Suddenly, the brain does not have a steady supply of glucose,” the nutritionist explained. This uneven fuel supply makes thinking feel sluggish, and that is what leads to brain fog.
How to deal with brain fog?
After Rashi Chowdhary explained the science behind brain fog, Samantha asked her how to tackle this problem and make cognitive function “A++”. Rashi Chowdhary shared 3 practical habits that can help.
Start the day with healthy fats
She advised starting the day with healthy fats instead of sugar. The expert suggested taking one teaspoon of ghee, butter, or coconut oil with fresh turmeric root (not powder) with black pepper. She further explained, “These work as nootropics and support brain health.”
Add lion’s mane mushroom
The nutritionist recommends half a teaspoon of powdered lion’s mane mushroom. She suggests adding it to coffee, licorice tea, or any morning drink. She also shared that lion’s mane mushroom has helped her cognitive health.
Take supplements smartly
The actor and the nutritionist also talked about creatine monohydrate and CoQ10. Rashi Chowdhary explained that creatine also acts as a nootropic and supports brain energy.
