Nutrition Strategies to Support Cognitive Function and Brain Health with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, MD (ep – 81)
About this episode
Dr. Austin Perlmutter discusses nutrition strategies that support cognitive function and brain health.
If your brain were a car, what would you put in the gas tank? The brain is one of the body’s most energy-hungry organs, and what fuels it plays a major role in how it functions in the years to come. Dr. Ginger Hultin sits down with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, physician, researcher, and bestselling author, to shed light on how daily inputs can meaningfully support brain health. Together, they explore the powerful link between brain function and metabolic health, explaining why the foods and macronutrients that benefit your body also benefit your brain. From added sugars to ultra-processed foods, they trace how dietary patterns influence neuroinflammation and the body’s broader systems. They also discuss when supplements may play a supportive role if nutrition alone isn’t quite enough. For Dr. Perlmutter, it all comes down to small, everyday actions — and if you’re curious what those are, the play button is close by. In this episode, we’ll cover: [00:00:01] The secret to brain health: consistency over time [00:02:42] Why blood sugar and metabolism shape how your brain functions [00:06:03] Playing the long game: daily habits that protect your brain [00:09:04] Ultra-processed…
Topics covered
- brain health
- nutrition
- cognitive function
- metabolic health
- dietary patterns
- neuroinflammation
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