The New Rules for Aging Better, Smarter, and Sharper | SNH Podcast #161
Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
Release Date: 02/04/2026
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Health Optimization Medicine Podcast
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Dr. Helen Messier on AI, Epigenetics & the Future of Aging | SNH Podcast #165
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The New Rules for Aging Better, Smarter, and Sharper | SNH Podcast #161
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In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Amanda Wiggins joins Jodi Duval to explore one of the most promising frontiers in longevity and neuroscience: brain vascular health. From her discovery of CGP (cyclic glycine-proline) to the science behind neurovascular aging, Dr. Wiggins explains why capillaries, inflammation, and even insulin play a much bigger role in dementia than most people realize. From biotech insights to personal stories, this conversation reveals what we can all do — starting now — to protect our brains as we age. Join us as we explore: • What CGP is and...
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info_outlineIn this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Amanda Wiggins joins Jodi Duval to explore one of the most promising frontiers in longevity and neuroscience: brain vascular health. From her discovery of CGP (cyclic glycine-proline) to the science behind neurovascular aging, Dr. Wiggins explains why capillaries, inflammation, and even insulin play a much bigger role in dementia than most people realize.
From biotech insights to personal stories, this conversation reveals what we can all do — starting now — to protect our brains as we age.
Join us as we explore:
• What CGP is and how it supports the blood-brain barrier
• How brain vascular health is central to dementia prevention
• Why IGF-1, capillaries, and inflammation matter more than we thought
• How to start optimizing brain health — simply and effectively
This episode is for you if:
• You want to understand the vascular root of cognitive decline
• You’re looking for emerging therapies to support brain health
• You’re navigating aging, menopause, or brain fog
• You believe that prevention is smarter than hard treatment
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YouTube: https://youtu.be/xx8L00x7PGI
Learn more about Dr. Amanda Wiggins:
Website: https://cgpmax.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawiggins/
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