Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee The Best Foods to Nourish Your Brain with Neuroscientist, Dr Lisa Mosconi #18
May 16, 2018
Dr. Lisa Mosconi, a neuroscientist and certified integrative nutritionist, specializes in brain aging and Alzheimer's prevention. She dives into how our diet profoundly impacts brain health, revealing that Alzheimer's changes can occur decades before symptoms appear. Lisa emphasizes the importance of hydration and highlights nutrient-packed foods such as caviar, fatty fish, and berries that support cognitive function. She discusses the negative effects of processed foods and shares strategies for making informed dietary choices to boost brain resilience, especially in children.
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A 20-Year Prevention Window Exists
- Alzheimer's pathology can begin decades before symptoms appear, giving a long prevention window.
- Lifestyle and diet in midlife strongly influence whether the brain ages gracefully or declines.
Neurochemistry Equals Nutrition
- Neurochemistry is nutrition: many brain molecules are built from dietary nutrients.
- Thinking of neurotransmitters as 'food products' reframes diet as direct brain maintenance.
Prioritise Daily Hydration
- Drink enough quality water daily because the brain is ~80% water and cannot store it.
- Aim for about eight glasses (~1.8–2 L) a day and prefer mineral-rich spring or filtered tap water over soft purified/sparkling fluids.