Brain Fog on Calcium, Vitamin D, or K2 | Masterjohn Q&A Files #310

Brain Fog on Calcium, Vitamin D, or K2 | Masterjohn Q&A Files #310

Author: Chris Masterjohn, PhD March 6, 2023 Duration: 25:04

Question: Why would vitamin D, vitamin K2, and calcium give me brain fog?

Short Answer: Most likely by decreasing serum phosphorus. The solution is to balance these nutrients with vitamin A and phosphorus.

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In that batch of free episodes you will also find the answers to these questions:

  • Low Blood Sugar on Vegan Keto
  • Raising Ceruloplasmin When Copper Won't Do It

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This snippet is from the November 19, 2022 AMA. The full recording and transcript is reserved for Masterpass members. Here is a preview of what's included:

  • Low Blood Sugar on Vegan Keto
  • How Do I Increase My ATP?
  • Nutrition for Recovery from Alcoholism
  • How to decrease MCV after chemo?
  • What happened to vitamin B4?
  • Should I eat foods specifically for their antioxidant status?
  • How do I get my ceruloplasmin up if copper doesn't raise it?
  • Why would bovine serum immunoglobulins help gut health?
  • Nicotinamide Riboside and Cancer
  • If I need lecithin for gut health, should I worry about its omega-6?
  • What do I think of patented Sucrosomial magnesium and zinc?
  • Is my problem magnesium transport or magnesium excretion?
  • What to do about severe osteoarthritis and muscle stiffness?
  • Should I worry if 5 mg P5P raises my plasma B6 above normal?
  • Is nascent iodine safe when weaning off of thyroid hormone?
  • How to avoid false zeros in Cronometer?
  • What does it mean if I have more energy when taking CoQ10?
  • If NADPH oxidase is unregulated to fight pathogens, is taking antioxidants good or bad?
  • What if my needs for vitamin A and zinc are higher than the tolerable upper intake levels?
  • How accurate are vitamin E tests?
  • Quick redux on muscle stiffness
  • How do I handle my first emergence from lockdown if I am worried about being relatively immunosuppressed?
  • If I supplement with iodine, do I need to supplement with selenium?
  • Should I worry about the beta-carotene in my multivitamin?
  • Why do I wake up tense and with a headache to my alarm clock?
  • Why does starch make me wake up in the middle of the night with increased respiration?
  • What causes crusty eyes?
  • Which nutrients need to be spread out across the day?
  • What are nutritional causes of hypnic jerks?
  • To replicate Weston Price's reversal of tooth decay, do I need dairy?
  • Why would I have a bad reaction to milk thistle?

    Here's a link to the full AMA: https://chrismasterjohnphd.substack.com/p/recording-and-transcript-of-the-november

Access the show notes, transcript, and comments here.

Chris Masterjohn, PhD, is the Founder and Scientific Director of the mitochondria test Mitome.


Chris Masterjohn, PhD hosts Mastering Nutrition, a podcast that digs into the science of how our bodies work at a fundamental level. The focus here is on mitochondrial health-the energy powerhouses within our cells-and how optimizing them forms the cornerstone of lasting vitality. Chris brings his background as a nutrition scientist and his experience founding BioOptHealth to these conversations, which move beyond generic diet advice. Instead, the podcast explores how individual differences, informed by tools like whole genome sequencing and detailed biochemical data, can reveal personalized paths to better metabolic function. Listeners will hear deep dives into cutting-edge research, practical interpretations of complex studies, and discussions on how to apply these insights in a real-world context. This isn't about quick fixes or trending superfoods; it's about building a coherent, scientifically-grounded understanding of nutrition from the cellular level up. Each episode aims to provide the kind of nuanced, evidence-based perspective that can help you make sense of conflicting health information. Whether the topic is a specific nutrient, a metabolic pathway, or a broader principle of wellness, Chris works to translate dense science into actionable knowledge. Tune in for a thoughtful, detailed exploration of what it truly means to master your own nutritional landscape.
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