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Nutrition for Optimizing Brain Health
04:18 - 15:37 (11:18)
This podcast discusses the impact of nutrition on brain health, as the majority of brain and nerve cell integrity comes from fat. The speakers delve into the foods that can support and maintain brain and nerve cell function, as this affects not only the neurons in the head but the spinal cord and neurons connecting to organs, too.
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Ben Greenfield shares his methods and tools for optimizing health, including the personalized recommendations provided by InsideTracker, the importance of single ingredient supplements, and the significance of quality blood and DNA tests.
04:18 - 09:04 (04:46)
Summary
Ben Greenfield shares his methods and tools for optimizing health, including the personalized recommendations provided by InsideTracker, the importance of single ingredient supplements, and the significance of quality blood and DNA tests.
ChapterNutrition for Optimizing Brain Health
EpisodeNutrients For Brain Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
This podcast discusses the foods that can enhance brain function and maintain brain health over time, based on peer-reviewed studies, with a focus on foods that mediate brain health directly.
09:04 - 11:36 (02:32)
Summary
This podcast discusses the foods that can enhance brain function and maintain brain health over time, based on peer-reviewed studies, with a focus on foods that mediate brain health directly.
ChapterNutrition for Optimizing Brain Health
EpisodeNutrients For Brain Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
The first step to maintaining brain health is to get quality sleep, followed by getting 150 to 180 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week.
11:36 - 12:56 (01:19)
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The first step to maintaining brain health is to get quality sleep, followed by getting 150 to 180 minutes of cardiovascular exercise per week. The brain consumes a lot of oxygen and glucose delivered via the blood, making good cardiovascular health important for brain health as well.
ChapterNutrition for Optimizing Brain Health
EpisodeNutrients For Brain Health & Performance
PodcastHuberman Lab
A significant portion of our brain and neuron integrity comes from fat, particularly the structural fat in the neurons and glia cells.
12:56 - 15:37 (02:40)
Summary
A significant portion of our brain and neuron integrity comes from fat, particularly the structural fat in the neurons and glia cells. To maintain brain health and cognitive function, it is important to consume foods that support that fat.