The Science of Brain Health and How to Protect it

The Root Cause Medicine Podcast

In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked importance of brain health and how it directly impacts our quality of life with Dr. Austin Perlmutter. You’ll hear us discuss:

• Brain inflammation
  
• Brain-related conditions in women
  
• Detoxification and brain health
  
• Lifestyle choices supporting brain health
  
• Supplements for brain health
  

Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a New York Times bestselling author, and a published researcher. He is also a health investor and international educator dedicated to helping people improve their health by addressing the biological roots of "stuckness" in the brain and body. Currently, Dr. Perlmutter serves as the executive director and research lead at Big Bold Health.

Labs Mentioned

• Computed tomography (CT)
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan
• Spinal tap
• Hemoglobin A1c testing
• Quinolinic acid testing
• Kynurenic acid (KYNA) testing
• C-reactive protein testing
• Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)
• Interleukin 6 testing
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Austin Perlmutter’s Website
• Dr. Austin Perlmutter on LinkedIn
• Dr. Austin Perlmutter on YouTube
• Dr. Austin Perlmutter’s Books
• Big Bold Health Website
• Get The STUCK Out Podcast

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website
• Rupa Health Reference Guide
• Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn

Timestamps

03:01 - The overlooked factor to overall well-being

08:40- How everyday decisions shape brain health

19:04 - Harness your mind’s immune power

29:31 - Diagnosing brain inflammation

34:19 - The role of quinolinic acid

37:40 - How sleep clears metabolic waste

40:41 - Estrogen, menopause, and brain health

44:05 - Practical tips to empower your brain health

53:12 - Where can you find Dr. Austin Perlmutter?