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Dr. Daniel Amen | The Business of Cultivating Healthier Brains

Behind the Brand with Bryan Elliott

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Impact of Fat and 11 Major Risk Factors on Brain Health

Fat comprises 60% of the solid weight of the brain, and having just one risk factor out of the 11 major ones can lead to reduced blood flow to the brain and premature aging. Fat produces inflammatory cytokines, stores toxins, and affects hormone balance, contributing to conditions like diabetes and obesity. With 50% of the population being diabetic or pre-diabetic and 72% being overweight, this is considered the biggest brain drain in the history of the country.

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