Get the STUCK Out

Feb 21 2025 27 ep. 30 mins 30

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This podcast is about how to improve your brain health today and tomorrow using neuroscience, diet, lifestyle medicine and more. Topics include food, exercise, sleep, nature, modern medicine, psychedelics. I interview key experts and take you on deep dives into the latest research.

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BONUS: 3 Foods That Age Your Body and Brain

Feb 21 2025 14 mins

Food influences cellular aging. Avoiding certain foods may help protect your brain and body from premature aging. I discuss the science around 3 of these foods. Full article with references: https://www.austinperlmutter.com/post... Check out my newsletter! https://www.austinperlmutter.com/news2 This content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The informat

Build Muscle to Boost Your Brain: Episode #20

Feb 12 2025 29 mins

Groundbreaking research connects muscle mass to brain health. In this episode, you’ll discover how resistance training may help fight dementia and depression, why metabolic health starts with your muscles, and how specific nutrients and supplements can supercharge both body and mind. For my full free guide to this topic + all the studies I cited, along with a guide to top plant a

#19: How Inflammation Affects Mental Health

Dec 08 2024 25 mins

Chronic inflammation is convincingly linked to higher risk of psychiatric disorders. But how, and what can we do about it? We cover: inflammatory cytokines, the inflammatory hypothesis of depression, key pathways acted on by inflammation in the brain and the role of pharmaceuticals and lifestyle factors in acting on inflammatory pathways related to mental health. Check out the belo

#18: What COFFEE Does to Your Brain

Nov 09 2024 27 mins

How Does Coffee Impact Your Brain? In this video we explore Brain Health, Alzheimer's Prevention, Mental Health, Mechanism, Dosing and Metabolism Check out the below blog for all the references https://www.austinperlmutter.com/post/what-coffee-does-to-your-brain Check out my newsletter! https://www.austinperlmutter.com/newsletter This content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cu

#17: How to Optimize Your Brain Cells

Oct 18 2024 29 mins

In this episode, I discuss the four major types of brain cells, including neurons, microglia, astrocytes and oligodendrocytes, what they do and their role in brain health. I then discuss the research on what we can do to help optimize their function. Get my Free Guide: 11 Science-Backed Steps to Help Boost Memory and Prevent Dementia: https://www.austinperlmutter.com/memoryguide Ch

How Creatine Boosts Your Brain

Sep 06 2024 12 mins

Creatine May Have Brain and Muscle Benefits: Initially popular among athletes for muscle growth and performance, creatine is now recognized for its potential positive effects on brain function. Naturally occurring in the body, especially in muscles, supplementation can significantly boost its levels. Enhancing Brain Function: Studies suggest that creatine supplementation increases

Short #6: Alcohol and the Brain

Jul 20 2024 15 mins

Alcohol use has been part of human culture for millennia. But modern research has revealed that ethanol may be a major risk for our brain health, and a potential brain booster. So, which is it? #alcohol #health #brainhealth #neuroscience Here's my full take: https://www.austinperlmutter.com/post/what-does-alcohol-really-do-to-your-brain Want more brain science? Subcribe to my new

Short #5: 4 Ways to Boost Mood and Help Prevent Depression

Apr 29 2024 18 mins

We've all heard about exercise for preventing cardiovascular disease and weight gain. But where is the conversation about lifestyle modification to prevent conditions like depression? We have more than enough data to recommend diet, exercise, sleep and mindful interventions, and given the incredible damage to our health posed by conditions like depression, I think it's high time we

Short #4: Plant Polyphenols for Brain Health

Jun 09 2023 17 mins

There are thousands of molecules found in plants that are now known to impact everything from inflammation to the gut microbiome. They're called "polyphenols" and they may help explain why eating more whole plant foods is linked to better overall and brain health. For more, check out my website at Austinperlmutter.com

Short #3: 3 Keys To Brain Foods For Brain Health

May 22 2023 14 mins

All of us hear about “superfoods” and amazing vitamins and minerals that will fix everything from poor memory to our mood. But what does the science say about the traits of the top foods for brain health? Here are some top takeaways: • Food turns into the building blocks for our brains, so eating more high-quality foods may be a good recipe for a higher-quality brain • Food