68: Brain-Boosting Foods and Supplements, Keto, and Exercise for Stress Relief | Max Lugavere
Aug 14, 2019
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Nutrition and brain health expert, Max Lugavere, discusses brain-boosting foods, nootropic supplements, keto, stress relief, and his coined term 'keto fluid' in a live studio audience. Topics include optimizing brain health with nutrients, managing stress, exercise benefits, intermittent fasting techniques, protein intake, veganism doubts, and traditional medicine practices.
Regular exercise, especially resistance training, supports cognitive function, boosts BDNF levels, and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety.
Including sufficient protein from sources like grass-fed beef and wild salmon aids in brain health, satiety, muscle protein synthesis, and essential amino acids.
Optimizing sleep quality is crucial for brain health, preventing metabolic issues and Alzheimer's markers, and supporting cognitive function and overall well-being.
Deep dives
The Importance of Physical Activity for Brain Health
Regular exercise, especially resistance training, is crucial for brain health as it supports cognitive function and helps maintain muscle mass. It boosts levels of BDNF, a protein aiding healthy brain function, and can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety.
The Significance of Protein in Brain Health
Including sufficient protein in the diet is key for brain health as it aids in satiety, muscle protein synthesis, and provides essential amino acids. Grass-fed beef and wild salmon are nutrient-dense protein sources beneficial for brain function.
Sleep Quality and Brain Performance
Optimizing sleep quality is essential for brain health as poor sleep can lead to metabolic issues and an increase in beta amyloid and tau proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. Consistent, high-quality sleep is critical for cognitive function and overall well-being.
The Impact of Coffee Consumption on Energy Levels
Monitoring caffeine intake, especially from coffee, is vital for managing energy levels. Temporary fatigue followed by increased alertness may indicate a need to reset adenosine receptors by taking a week-long break from coffee.
Traditional Chinese Medicine and Brain Health
While not an expert in Chinese medicine, incorporating elements like Lion's Mane mushroom could offer cognitive benefits. Research on medicinal mushrooms in Asian medicine highlights their potential role in reducing dementia risk. Traditional Chinese medicine wisdom can complement modern approaches to brain health.
Surprise, this was taped in front of a live studio audience! And... I'm being interviewed! We discuss keto, stress overload, dietary and lifestyle interventions to improve or slow cognitive decline, nootropic foods and supplements, and much more.
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