#2262 - Dr. Mark Gordon

This Joe Rogan Experience interview podcast features a conversation between Joe Rogan and a medical doctor. The discussion begins with the doctor's updates on his work treating traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and PTSD, focusing on the role of inflammation and nutraceuticals. A significant portion delves into a recent scandal involving falsified Alzheimer's research, highlighting the dangers of biased or fraudulent scientific studies. The conversation then shifts to a discussion of the potential benefits of psychedelics in treating TBI and addiction, followed by a wide-ranging discussion on various topics including the origin of the term "Indian" for Native Americans, the existence of uncontacted tribes in the Amazon, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, including a detailed discussion of three-fingered mummies found in Peru. The podcast concludes with reflections on the importance of health optimization through supplements and exercise, and the ethical considerations of reintroducing apex predators into altered ecosystems. The doctor mentions specific nutraceuticals used in his TBI treatment protocol, including quercetin, EPA, DHA, and others.