Well Beyond 40 Protecting Your Brain Starts in Your Gut with Dr. Partha Nandi
Feb 19, 2025
Dr. Partha Nandi, a board-certified gastroenterologist and bestselling author, explores the fascinating link between gut health and brain function. He emphasizes that a healthy gut can protect cognitive abilities well into old age. Listeners learn how stress and inflammation affect brain health, while simple dietary changes can foster a healthier gut-brain connection. Dr. Nandi also advocates for community, spirituality, and movement as essential components of overall wellness. His insights could transform how you view aging and brain protection.
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A Stroke's Impact
- Dr. Nandi's father suffered a stroke despite having no known risk factors, inspiring his research into the gut-brain connection.
- This personal experience motivated him to explore how gut health influences cognitive function and brain aging.
Gut-Brain Connection
- The gut and brain are connected through the vagus nerve, neurotransmitters (like serotonin), and the gut's "second brain" of neurons.
- These connections mean gut health significantly impacts cognitive function, decline, and diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke.
Gut Health Awareness
- Most people in North America likely have unhealthy guts due to diet, stress, and environment.
- Look for symptoms like bloating, pain, or brain fog, but consider underlying gut issues even without obvious symptoms.
