Get The STUCK Out

Nov 09 2024 24 ep. 31 mins 29

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This podcast is all about getting unstuck. It's about finding real solutions, but first it's about asking what our real problems actually are. Through openminded questioning, we'll be covering topics in health and beyond.

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#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

Short #2: Brain Energetics, Mitochondrial Health, Metabolism and Lifestyle

May 13 2023 14 mins

Get the Stuck Out Shorts Your brain uses more energy (by weight) than any other organ in the body. Your 86 billion neurons each contain up to a million mitochondria, responsible for generating power to keep your thoughts and consciousness running. When things go wrong, we may be at higher risk for brain diseases. So how does this complex system work, and what might we be able to

Short #1: Sugar, Erythritol and Brain Health

Apr 16 2023 10 mins

A recent study finds that erythritol may be bad for brain health. But how does sugar impact the brain overall, and what does the research say about sugar alternatives? Should we eat more honey? How does the microbiome factor in? For a nuanced conversation specific to the recent erythritol study, check out my blog at austinperlmutter.com/blog

#16: Serotonin and Depression

Jul 29 2022 24 mins

Depression is a worldwide issue experienced by hundreds of millions. For years, the main theory of what was going wrong in the brain focused on the neurotransmitter serotonin. This theory is called the serotonin hypothesis, and it's based on a number of data points. But recently, researchers have questioned whether serotonin plays a central or even a major role in depression at all