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

View the Show Notes For This Episode Dr. Austin Perlmutter discusses Brain Health with Dr. Ben Weitz. [If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, so more people will find The Rational Wellness Podcast. Also check out the video version on my WeitzChiro YouTube page.]   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       _________________________________________________________ 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.