Lisa Mosconi on Eating for Brain Health

Jun 30, 2020

Lisa Mosconi is a pioneering neuroscientist and the Director of the Women’s Brain Initiative, focusing on brain health and Alzheimer's prevention. In this engaging conversation, she discusses how nutrition profoundly impacts cognitive function, emphasizing essential nutrients like omega-3s and antioxidants. Mosconi highlights the unique challenges women face regarding brain health, especially post-menopause. She advocates for mindful eating, hydration, and addressing environmental barriers to healthy food, aiming to empower listeners to take control of their cognitive health.

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ADVICE

Hydration Importance

Drink at least eight glasses of water daily to stay hydrated, which is crucial for brain health.
Prioritize tap or spring water with electrolytes over purified water.

INSIGHT

Brain Fats

Omega-3 fatty acids, not cholesterol, are crucial brain fats.
The brain cannot absorb cholesterol from food, so dietary cholesterol won't directly impact brain health.

ADVICE

Omega-3 Intake

Consume omega-3s from whole foods like fish, nuts, and seeds, rather than relying on supplements.
Aim for at least four grams of omega-3s daily for significant dementia risk reduction.

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Lisa Mosconi holds a PhD degree in Neuroscience and Nuclear Medicine and is a certified Integrative Nutritionist and holistic healthcare practitioner. At Weil Cornel Medical College in New York, she is the Director of the Women’s Brain Initiative in the Department of Neurology, Associate Director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic, and Associate Professor of Neuroscience in Neurology and Radiology. She has published over 100 peer-reviewed papers in prestigious medical journals and is the author of 2 books, both of which she and Eric discuss in this episode: Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power and The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women To Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease.

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In This Interview, Lisa Mosconi and I Discuss the Eating for Brain Health and…

Her books, Brain Food: The Surprising Science of Eating for Cognitive Power and The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women To Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
How the foods we eat contribute to our brain health
Neuronutrition: the science of how to nourish our brain via the foods we eat
How in our health, genes load the gun but lifestyle pulls the trigger
Foods you eat have an almost immediate impact on the health and function of your brain
The damage that results to your brain from eating a Western diet
The brain health benefits of a Mediterranean diet
The importance of drinking water – especially to support your brain
That the human brain is 80% water and therefore is very sensitive to dehydration
The most important foods and nutrients for brain health
The beneficial role in the brain of Omega 3 fatty acids in addition to antioxidants
Nutritional benefit of whole foods vs supplements
Detrimental nature of regular consumption of processed food
That health should not be a privilege of the wealthy
The energy production and protective roles of estrogen in the brain
The unique properties of women’s health and women’s brains
How to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia through the foods you eat
What women can do to support their brains
The detrimental nature of chronic stress on women’s brains

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