#174 | Dodging Dementia in the Older Athlete | Amanda Wiggins, PhD

Professional Supplements for Wise Athletes (click to see the always discount) Amanda Wiggins, PhD Amanda Wiggins completed a BSc(Hons) in Neuroscience at University of Otago in New Zealand. University of Otago She then earned a PhD in neuroscience at the University of Melbourne in Australia. University of Otago Her interest lies in turning neuroscience/brain research into useful products — especially given the rising prevalence of neurological conditions as populations age. In our conversation..... What “brain-fitness” means in the context of an athlete who’s been training for years and now faces the extra variable of aging and brain-health risk. How to measure risk. The research-based links between physical activity, vascular health, cognitive resilience, and how athletes might benefit—or in some cases put themselves at risk—if they don’t pay attention. Practical, actionable habits and interventions that older athletes can adopt today to sharpen their mind, and guard against memory loss, dementia or cognitive decline. And lastly: how to take all this science and apply it to training, recovery, lifestyle and mindset in a way that feels meaningful, sustainable and empowering. cGP Supplement -- Why take it? (from cGP Health website) From around the age of 50, IGF-1 activity naturally begins to decline, and this process can be accelerated by stress, poor lifestyle choices, or specific genetic conditions. When IGF-1 levels or function are reduced, the body’s demand for cGP increases, yet it becomes harder to produce enough. Without adequate cGP, IGF-1 cannot work effectively, which may affect brain health, cardiovascular wellbeing, and energy levels. Episode Resources Foodforthebrain.org www.cgp-health.com How to Order cGP: https://cgpmax.com/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)01296-0/abstract Related episodes & links: Episode 161 | Omega 3 Science vs Hype | Bill Harris PhD Episode 154 | Adaptive Range Expansion for Peak Performance | Mike T Nelson PhD Episode 147 | Solving Inflammaging | Dwayne Jackson PhD Episode 135 | What's Your Healthy Fat %? | Vyvyane Loh MD Help the show: 3 ways to support our show:  Leave a review (or share this episode) Check out our Fullscript site to save big on high quality supplements. Thank you! Email us your questions at [email protected].