Despite the low-fat trends of the past few decades, mounting evidence points to the importance of dietary fat for human health, particularly brain health. In fact, the dry weight of the human brain consists of about 60% fat. Fat is essential for brain function, but we need to consume certain types of fat in order for our brains to fire on all cylinders. 

On today’s show, we’re diving into the three types of fat that make up the human brain, their specific roles, and how to incorporate these fats into your diet. You’re going to learn the truth about cholesterol, how your neurons are impacted by the foods you eat, and how certain dietary fats can help you reduce your risk of neurodegenerative diseases. 

You’re also going to hear real, practical tips for incorporating more of these fats into your diet to boost your brain power. No matter your goals or dietary preferences, we can all benefit from a stronger brain. So listen in, take good notes, and enjoy this episode of The Model Health Show! 

In this episode you’ll discover:

• How many neurons are in the human brain. 
• Which organ is referred to as the second brain in the body.
• What percentage of the brain is made up of fat. 
• The definition of phospholipoids and what they do in the brain.
• How an increased consumption of phospholipoids can reduce anxiety.
• Real, whole food sources of phospholipoids. 
• What sphingolipids are, and their function.
• How sphingolipids can help prevent cancer and neurodegenerative diseases.
• Ways to incorporate more sphingolipids in your diet.
• Which organ contains the highest concentration of cholesterol in our bodies.
• The relationship between vitamin D and cholesterol. 
• How cholesterol and sphingomyelin work together.
• What astrocytes are and their role in brain health. 
• How much saturated fat is in human breastmilk.
• The role cholesterol plays in nerve regeneration. 
• What you need to know about omega 3 fatty acids, and how to add them to your diet.
• How dehydration can impact brain function. 
• Specific foods you can incorporate to support brain health. 

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• What Is Stress & Fear Doing to Our Immune Systems with Dr. Bruce Lipton – Episode 445
• The Shocking Truth About Cholesterol with Dr. Jonny Bowden – Episode 492
• Vitamin D Masterclass – Episode 476
• The Critical Nutrients to Unlock Energy with Robb Wolf – Episode 486
• The Microbiome-Body Fat Connection - Episode 453
• The Rise In Infectious Diseases, Autoimmunity, & The Gut-Immune Connection - With Dr. Emeran Mayer - Episode 487
• Epigenetics & The Biology of Belief with Dr. Bruce Lipton - Episode 235
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