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[Nutrition for Brain Health] How to Eat for Brain Performance and Longevity w/ Dr. Tommy Wood, Anders Varner, and Doug Larson #722

Nov 22, 2023
Dr. Tommy Wood, an expert in nutrition and brain health, joins the hosts to discuss the impact of nutrition on cognitive function, highlighting the importance of overall diet quality and specific nutrients. They delve into the benefits of intermittent fasting and explore the effects of alcohol on long-term brain health. The episode concludes with a discussion on Formula One races and the importance of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle on mental health.
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Quick takeaways

  • A diet rich in whole foods, such as sardines, eggs, and liver, can provide essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and B vitamins, which are beneficial for brain health.
  • Intermittent fasting can have cognitive benefits, increasing focus and mental clarity by switching the brain to a ketone-based metabolism, although extended fasting can lead to hyper-focus on finding food.

Deep dives

The importance of nutrition for brain health

Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining cognitive function and brain health. Eating a diet rich in whole foods, such as sardines, eggs, and liver, can provide essential nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and B vitamins, which are beneficial for brain health. These nutrients support the structure and function of the brain, improve cognitive function, and prevent cognitive decline. Supplementing with omega-3 fatty acids or algal long-chain omega-3s can also be helpful. Testing nutrient status through blood tests and supplementing if necessary is recommended for optimal brain health.

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