173 John E Lewis: Polysaccharides and a Plant-based Diet in Brain Health

In EPISODE 173 OF GROWING OLDER LIVING YOUNGER we explore whether a whole food, plant-based diet and dietary supplements, particularly polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran, are optimal for health, in particular brain health. The founder and president of Dr Lewis Nutrition, Dr John Lewis, has a passion for educating others about the value of nutrition, dietary supplementation and exercise, for health. Dr Lewis is a past full time Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He is also a diplomate, faculty member and advisor of the Medical Wellness Association. He's been the principal investigator of over 30 studies focusing on the effects of nutrition, dietary supplementation and exercise on human health, with over 180 peer reviewed publications. Episode Timeline 0:01 Whole food, plant-based diet for health with Dr. Lewis 3:55 His transition from academia to a wellness business 13:34 The challenges in building a business  15:45 Understanding polysaccharides and their benefits 24:42 Plant-based dietary choices 31:26 The role of dietary supplements in brain health 37:10 Conclusions and key takeaways Schedule a free Wellness Discovery Call with Dr. Gillan Lockitch Learn about Dr. Lewis and Dr. Lewis Nutrition at the links below. Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drlewisnutrition Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085418756619 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@drlewisnutrition LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnelewisphd X:  https://x.com/DrJohnELewis1 And if you have not already done so, please follow, rate and review this Growing Older Living Younger podcast.