The Dr. Hyman Show

Foods And Habits To Boost Brain Health


Listen Later

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker.

 

At every meal, we make choices of what to feed our bodies—and our brains. Too much sugar and refined carbs, not enough good fats, inadequate intake of the right nutrients, and exposure to toxins can have a negative effect on our brains and even contribute to disorders ranging from brain fog to depression to Alzheimer’s. Nutrients are the fertilizer for the brain. When we get the right kinds, our brain can flourish and grow, even generating new cells in older age, long after science previously thought was possible.


In this episode of my new MasterClass series, I am interviewed by my good friend and podcast host, Dhru Purohit, about using diet and lifestyle to support brain health. We also talk about why it’s important to treat the body when it comes to treating brain issues, and I share my own experience using Functional Medicine to heal my own brain.


Dhru Purohit is a podcast host, serial entrepreneur, and investor in the health and wellness industry. His podcast, Dhru Purohit Podcast, is a top 50 global health podcast with over 30+ million unique downloads. His interviews focus on the inner workings of the brain and the body and feature the brightest minds in wellness, medicine, and mindset.

 

This episode is brought to you by Rupa Health and InsideTracker.

 

Rupa Health is a place for Functional Medicine practitioners to access more than 2,000 specialty lab tests from over 20 labs like DUTCH, Vibrant America, Genova, Great Plains, and more. Check out a free live demo with a Q&A or create an account here


Save $200 on InsideTracker’s Ultimate Plan + Free InnerAge and enjoy 25% off as part of their Black Friday Sale here.

 

In this episode, we discuss (audio version / Apple Subscriber version): 

 

  • What to eat, and not to eat, for brain health (4:10 / 00:56) 
  • How and why inflammation affects the brain (10:30 /  7:19)
  • Fixing the body to fix the brain (12:59 / 9:45)
  • The importance of exercise, sleep, and stress management (14:46 / 11:21) 
  • Dr. Hyman’s personal brain health story (19:37 / 16:23) 
  • The dangers of environmental toxins (26:08 / 22:32) 
  • Sugar’s effect on the brain (35:58 / 32:42) 
  • Case studies (39:01 / 35:48)
  • Supplements to support brain health (50:09 / 46:56) 
  • Your questions on foods, energy, caffeine, and more (51:51 / 48:41) 


  • ...more
    View all episodesView all episodes
    Download on the App Store

    The Dr. Hyman ShowBy Dr. Mark Hyman

    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5
    • 4.5

    4.5

    8,574 ratings


    More shows like The Dr. Hyman Show

    View all
    Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare by Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC

    Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare

    782 Listeners

    The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance by Dave Asprey

    The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & Performance

    7,231 Listeners

    Well Beyond 40 by JJ Virgin

    Well Beyond 40

    1,089 Listeners

    The mindbodygreen Podcast by mindbodygreen

    The mindbodygreen Podcast

    2,038 Listeners

    The Genius Life by Max Lugavere

    The Genius Life

    4,941 Listeners

    Dhru Purohit Show by Dhru Purohit

    Dhru Purohit Show

    3,458 Listeners

    The Peter Attia Drive by Peter Attia, MD

    The Peter Attia Drive

    8,030 Listeners

    The Dr. Gundry Podcast by PodcastOne

    The Dr. Gundry Podcast

    1,823 Listeners

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+ by Everyday Wellness™

    Everyday Wellness: Midlife Hormones, Menopause, and Science for Women 35+

    164 Listeners

    Ancient Health Podcast by Ancient Health Podcast

    Ancient Health Podcast

    1,780 Listeners

    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition by Dr. Jockers

    Dr. Jockers Functional Nutrition

    842 Listeners

    Huberman Lab by Scicomm Media

    Huberman Lab

    29,274 Listeners

    The Art of Being Well by Dear Media, Will Cole

    The Art of Being Well

    1,475 Listeners

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon

    The Dr. Gabrielle Lyon Show

    1,248 Listeners

    The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka by Gary Brecka

    The Ultimate Human with Gary Brecka

    3,127 Listeners