The School of Greatness How Your Diet Affects Your Behavior, Risk Of Disease & What You Should Do About It w/Dr. David Perlmutter EP 1211
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Jan 5, 2022 In this discussion, Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and bestselling author, dives into how diet shapes our behavior and risks of diseases like Alzheimer's. He explains the science behind uric acid and its crucial role in weight management and blood sugar control. The conversation touches on sugar addiction, the impact of childbirth methods on long-term health, and personalized dietary strategies. Listeners gain insights into optimizing their brain health and fighting cognitive decline through nutrition.
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Amygdala Activation
- Avoid foods that threaten metabolism like refined carbohydrates and those that elevate uric acid.
- These foods activate the amygdala, the fear-based part of the brain, hindering rational thinking.
Narcissism and the Amygdala
- Narcissism is primarily the amygdala, the brain's fear center, operating unchecked.
- Food choices can exacerbate this by inflaming the brain and further isolating the prefrontal cortex, which regulates behavior.
Sugar's Evolutionary Grip
- Humans are inherently drawn to sweetness; it's a survival mechanism signaling safety and ripeness in food.
- This primal urge, coupled with readily available fructose, contributes to fat storage, an evolutionary response to prepare for winter.
