The gut brain connection is fascinating to me. The notion that the bacteria that lives in your gut would somehow have a direct feedback mechanism like a line of communication straight up into your brain kind of blew my mind. It's this area where it has remained a fascination of mine. I wonder if we're getting a little head of our skis because I've heard a lot of claims about like this is what it should look like. This is an unhealthy gut. And this is how it affects you.
If a magic pill existed that could transform the health of your brain and keep it from aging as you got older, would you take it?
We all know that as we age, so does our brain. And with it comes some less-than-favorable effects on cognitive functions like memory, focus, and productivity that might leave you wishing for your more youthful days. But what if there was a way to make our brains more age-proof and less prone to signs of aging like memory loss or even dementia?
My guest today, Dr. Milstein has conducted research on topics including cancer biology and neuroscience, and his work has been published in multiple scientific journals. His new book, The Age-Proof Brain: New Strategies to Improve Memory, Protect Immunity, and Fight Off Dementia, reveals the secrets to improving brain function, and in today's episode, he joins me to share some of those brain-boosting strategies discussed in his book, debunks common misinformation about the aging brain, and even lay out the red flags to look out for as you grow older.
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