Dr. David Perlmutter on Menopause, Metabolism & Protecting Your Brain
About this episode
Dr. David Perlmutter discusses the impact of menopause and metabolic health on women's brain health and Alzheimer's risk.
Women are far more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and Dr. David Perlmutter believes one of the most important pieces of that story is metabolic health. In this episode of Live Like a Girl, Dr. Perlmutter joins Dr. Mindy to explain what happens when the brain’s immune cells shift from protective to destructive, why menopause may increase vulnerability, and how blood sugar, insulin resistance, visceral fat, inflammation, mitochondrial health, and lifestyle all influence brain aging. They also discuss HRT, GLP-1 medications, ketones, fasting, fiber, exercise, BNDF, sleep, and what women can begin doing in their 30s, 40s, and 50s to support long-term cognitive health. In This Episode, You’ll Learn Why women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s How menopause may affect brain metabolism Why belly fat and insulin resistance matter for brain health The blood markers Dr. Perlmutter watches most closely What emerging research says about GLP-1 drugs and the brain The lifestyle habits Dr. Perlmutter prioritizes for prevention Resources Mentioned Brain Defenders Tanzi Study Cochrane Review More on Dr. David Perlmutter https://drperlmutter.com/ http://braindefenders.com/…
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