Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a New York Times Bestselling Author, researcher, educator and investor in the health and wellness space. He’s a popular speaker on the topic of using nature exposure and food to improve brain function and practices what he preaches by prioritizing “Vitamin N” and preparing healthy meals whenever possible. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University. His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for “stuckness” in the body and brain using lifestyle interventions, and he lectures internationally on this subject. He hosts the Get The STUCK OUT podcast and is a co-producer of the Alzheimer’s, the Science of Prevention Docu-series. His work on immune related depression can be found in the peer-reviewed medical literature. His writing is featured online on MedPage Today, Doximity, KevinMD, Medium, Psychology Today and MindBodyGreen.

Dr. Perlmutter is passionate about the science connecting nature with human health. He is also the Managing Director at Big Bold Health, where he is in charge of the company’s clinical research including a first-of-its kind study exploring the effects of plant nutrients on human immune function.

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“Optimizing Your Brain Health: Simple Solutions To Preventing Alzheimers, Dementia, And Mental Health Disorders”

In this conversation, Austin Pulmutter discusses the importance of brain health and its influence on overall well-being. He challenges the notion that general health is the most important thing and emphasizes that brain health should be the primary focus. Austin explains that our brains are the driving force behind our emotions, relationships, and overall quality of life. Neglecting brain health can lead to higher rates of mental health conditions, dementia, and violence. He debunks the idea that depression is solely caused by a serotonin imbalance and highlights the role of inflammation, neuroplasticity, and metabolic health in mental well-being. Austin emphasizes the need to prioritize brain health through everyday choices and deviating from the status quo. This conversation explores various strategies for improving brain health. The chapters cover topics such as the role of healthy hacks and sustainable long-term plans, the importance of diet, exercise, supplementation, sleep, nature exposure, and the impact of processed foods on mental state and mood. The conversation also highlights the need to restrict access to unhealthy foods for children and the impact of maternal inflammation on brain health. The key takeaway is to find your motivation and prioritize brain health through consistent lifestyle changes.

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