Brain Defenders: How to Protect Your Brain as You Age With Dr. David Perlmutter

For so many people, the thought of memory loss or cognitive decline feels frightening. But today's guest shares an empowering message: there is so much we can do through our daily choices to support brain health and reduce risk.

I'm joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, board-certified neurologist, leading brain health expert, and bestselling author of Brain Defenders, to discuss what we can do today to protect our brains as we age.

We explore the important shift in how we understand brain health, looking at the bigger picture of immunometabolism, metabolic health, inflammation, and the environment that influences the brain long before symptoms appear. Dr. Perlmutter explains why habits that support the entire body, including blood sugar balance and reduced inflammation, can also support cognitive health.

He also shares exciting areas of research and reminds us that even small changes can create meaningful improvements over time. Just like we can take steps to support our bones, we can also support our brains through the choices we make every day.

"Your brain's destiny is in your hands. It's based upon the choices that you are going to make every single day. A cure for dementia is not going to be given to you in the form of a medication." ~ Dr. David Perlmutter

In this episode:

- [03:22] - The new science of brain health and immunometabolism

- [11:19] - Metabolic health and its impact on cognitive decline

- [17:26] - Blood sugar, insulin resistance, and brain health

- [28:35] - How to protect your brain as you age

- [31:37] - Lab tests for proactive brain health

- [39:15] - Environmental toxins, plastics, and brain health