1091 Optimize Your Brain Health & How to Prevent Alzheimer's w/Dr. Lisa Mosconi

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Podcast Notes Key Takeaways There are differences in the brain by sex: the X chromosome has nearly 1,000 more genes than the Y hormone (men have XY chromosomes, women have XX chromosomes)Women’s brains use more estrogen, men’s brains use more androgens There is evidence that plant-based diets are effective in supporting brain health in women Five most antioxidant foods: (1) coffee (especially double espresso); (2) berries; (3) lemon in hot water first thing in the morning; (4) omega-3s; (5) dark leafy greens and cruciferous vegetablesBecause of testosterone, men’s metabolism supports fat breakdown more efficiently than women’s bodiesFor brain health, stay away from processed foods: the brains of people on the Standard American Diet look older than those on the Mediterranean diet based on brain scansWe should think of food as function, protection, and a tool to use for optimal healthWomen want to leverage lifestyle factors to delay the onset of menopause as much as possible so estrogen levels don’t fall off early and can continue to support brain health – avoid smoking, manage stress, eat whole foodsWomen who have hysterectomy or oophorectomy have a higher rate of Alzheimer’sSpring water has more electrolytes than purified water and better for hydration

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"It is this continuous exposure to food that makes diet the most important factor ever to affect our DNA."

Today's guest is Dr. Lisa Mosconi. She’s the founder and director of the Women’s Brain Initiative, and associate director of the Alzheimer’s Prevention Clinic at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she serves as associate professor of Neuroscience in Neurology and Radiology. She is also the NYT bestselling author BRAIN FOOD and her new book, THE XX BRAIN.

In this episode Lewis and Lisa discuss the differences between men and women’s brains and how they function, what we need in order to optimize our brain health, why Alzheimers is affecting so many of us, especially women and what we can do about it, and so much more!

For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1091

Check out her books: www.lisamosconi.com/brainfood & www.lisamosconi.com/xxbrain

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