Brain fog, mood swings, dizziness, sleep problems, carb cravings, that awful midday crash. If you’ve lived through concussion recovery or post-concussion syndrome, you know how quickly symptoms can become a full-time job. We sit down with Dr. Ashkan Jalili to make a different kind of case: many stubborn concussion symptoms track back to a metabolic dysfunction, especially dysregulated glucose delivery in the brain, and until you address fuel, neurotransmitters can’t “do their job” the way you need them to. 

Dr. Jalili shares his own story, from being hit by a car as a pedestrian to years of headaches, fainting, seizures, and an identity crisis after losing soccer. We talk about why some cases are missed when imaging looks normal, how cervicogenic vasovagal syncope and dysautonomia can show up after whiplash, and why a purely symptom-based approach often leaves people stuck. From there, we dig into functional neurology and functional medicine basics, including metabolic flexibility, ketones, glucose regulation, and why massive supplement stacks can turn into expensive urine if the underlying fuel system is failing. 

We also break down the thinking behind CereFlex AM/PM, designed as separate morning performance and nighttime recovery support. You’ll hear specifics on acetylcholine support (including why sage matters), dopamine and serotonin pathways, GABA support, and why sleep quality and deep sleep can be the “winner” that changes everything the next day. We cover timing, ramping doses, and real contraindications, including SSRIs and blood thinners, because safety matters as much as hope. 

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