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How Brain Inflammation Affects Your Mental Health and Decision-Making | Dr. Austin Perlmutter


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Brain inflammation is silently shaping your cognitive health, influencing everything from your mood and memory to your risk of serious conditions like depression and Alzheimer’s. But here’s the good news: you can take charge of your brain’s future. In today’s episode, Dr. Jolene Brighten sits down with Dr. Austin Perlmutter, a leading expert in brain health and neuroplasticity, to reveal how you can harness lifestyle, nutrition, and mindset shifts to optimize your mind.


If you’re struggling with brain fog, stress, or memory lapses—or simply want to future-proof your cognitive health—this episode is packed with science-backed solutions you won’t want to miss.


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🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode:  

  • Dr. Austin Perlmutter’s Book: https://amzn.to/4341T5V
  • Dr. Austin Perlmutter’s research on brain inflammation and depression: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2021.657004/full
  • Dr. Austin Perlmutter’s research on how polyphenols influence epigenetics/immunity: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/nutrition/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1474597/full
  • Dr. Austin Perlmutter’s research on Parkinson's and pesticides on golf courses: https://health.usnews.com/conditions/brain-disease/parkinsons-disease/connection-between-parkinsons-and-pesticides
  • Chaotic Forager Instagram: @chaoticforager
  • Victoria Sampson's episode
  • Dr. Brighten’s Free Resources on Women's Hormonal Health:  https://drbrighten.com/hormonekit/
  • Article: The Connection Between Brain Health and Hormone Balance https://drbrighten.com/brain-health-and-hormone-balance/
  • Article: Do Hormones Affect Brain Health https://drbrighten.com/hormones-affect-brain-health/ 
  • Article: Connection Between Brain Fog and Hormones https://drbrighten.com/brain-fog-and-hormonal-imbalance/
  • Article: How Does Serotonin Affect Depression: https://drbrighten.com/how-does-serotonin-affect-depression/

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