Get The STUCK Out Austin Perlmutter, MD

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
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This content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The information provided by this video should not be used as individual medical advice. You should always consult your healthcare provider for individual recommendations and treatment.

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 give preventive mental health the attention it deserves. Here's the latest research on science-backed ways to boost mood and prevent depression that we should all be aware of.
Note: The information presented above is not a substitute for seeking professional medical guidance for mental health conditions. If you or someone you love is struggling significantly with poor mental health, you should get help from a qualified mental health provider.

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

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
• Foods that are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants may be especially excellent for brain wellness (these are found in higher levels in herbs and spices!)
• Certain fats (omega-3s in particular) seem to be key to brain health
• Vitamins and minerals like zinc, magnesium and selenium are found in higher levels in nuts, seeds and leafy greens and are linked to better brain health, but by and large, eating a diversity of high-quality sources of especially plant and animal foods rich in vitamins and minerals seems key 
 
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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 do to improve it? Dr. Austin Perlmutter explains.
 
 For a comprehensive + user friendly take on brain energy, Dr. Chris Palmer's "Brain Energy" book is great! #metabolism #brainhealth #brain #neuroscience

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