From Metabolic Syndrome to Brain Health: Functional Medicine's Prescient Insights on Inflammation, Nutrition, and Holistic Healing

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-29-2024:

• Dr. Diana Schwarzbein explains the concept of damaged metabolism, focusing on building and using biochemicals in the body.
• Dr. Jeffrey Bland discusses metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and their widespread effects on various bodily systems.
• Dr. Mark Houston explores the relationship between insulin resistance, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
• Dr. David Perlmutter explains the connections between diabetes, inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
• The concept of food as information is introduced, highlighting how nutrients can influence gene expression and cellular function.
• The role of advanced glycosylation end products (AGEs) in aging and disease is discussed.
• The importance of fat cells as an endocrine organ and their impact on inflammation is explored.
• Mitochondrial function and oxidative stress are explained in relation to cellular health and disease.
• Dietary and lifestyle recommendations for reducing inflammation and improving overall health are provided by multiple speakers.
• The potential benefits of specific supplements like omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins C and E, and green tea extract are discussed.
• The speakers advocate for a more holistic, interconnected approach to medicine that addresses root causes rather than treating symptoms in isolation.