Brain Health with Dr. Austin Perlmutter: Rational Wellness Podcast 420

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Dr. Austin Perlmutter discusses Brain Health with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Podcast Highlights

The Critical Link Between Brain Longevity and Lifestyle Choices with Dr. Austin Perlmutter

 

In this episode of Rational Wellness, Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a board-certified internal medicine physician and Chief Science Officer at Big Bold Health, joins the conversation to discuss brain longevity. Dr. Perlmutter emphasizes the critical importance of brain health and explores connections between neurological health, immune health, and lifestyle choices. He delves into the impact of diet, specifically the benefits of a Mediterranean pattern diet rich in polyphenols and omega-3s, as well as the role of sleep and exercise in maintaining brain health. Dr. Perlmutter also highlights the dangers of air pollution and offers practical tips for everyday lifestyle modifications to preserve and enhance brain function for a longer, healthier life.

 

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Austin Perlmutter

00:38 The Importance of Brain Health

01:48 Personal Motivation and Family History

03:31 Preventing Alzheimer's and Brain Decline

05:15 Core Systems Influencing Brain Health

06:15 Lifestyle Choices for Brain Health

08:11 The Role of Immunity in Brain Health

11:45 Gut-Brain Axis and Brain Health

17:21 Nutritional Factors for Brain Health

20:21 Mediterranean Diet and Brain Health

23:26 Ketogenic Diet and Brain Metabolism

30:13 Omega-3s and Polyphenols

35:33 The Role of Diet in Cognitive Health

37:19 Importance of Nutrient Testing

39:05 Choline and TMAO Controversy

42:45 Benefits of Polyphenols

49:15 Exercise and Brain Health

53:03 Air Quality and Brain Health

57:29 Essential Oils and Air Fresheners

 

 

 

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Dr. Austin Perlmutter is is a board certified internal medicine physician, New York Times bestselling author, educator, and consultant. He co-wrote Brainwash with Dr. David Perlmutter and he is the Chief Science Officer at Big Bold Health.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.