There are things that we can do to keep the Myelin nation process strong. When we sleep, that's important to preserve that process. We actually can't make Myelin on our own. We get it through the things that we eat. The Omega 3s are what the Myelin is essentially made of.
Brain researcher Marc Milstein, Ph.D. joins today's conversation to discuss The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia. Dr. Milstein and James discuss good brain habits, the link between gut health and brain health, and strategies to lower your risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Additional topics include:
- Brain shrinkage after age 40 (00:06:43)
- How sleep aids affect the 'brain washing' process (00:12:04)
- Anxiety and depression's impact on dementia (00:17:15)
- How diet affects performance (00:35:48)
- Alpha GPC and nootropics (00:37:02)
- The gut-brain connection (00:40:21)
- The Seven Second Memory Rule (00:51:19)
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