92. Top Nutrients for Brain Health

Episode Summary

The top three nutrients for brain health are acetyl L-carnitine, alpha lipoic acid and huperzine A. Learn what they can do for you and how much to take.

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Key Takeaways To Tune In For

[0:28] Your brain takes up 2% of your body weight but it consumes 20% of your calories & oxygen
[2:28] 4 Pillars of Health blog – Diet, Exercise, Healthy Sleep & Connection
[4:23] Top 3 nutrients for brain health
[5:49] The nutrients that have a key role in energy metabolism
[8:49] This sulfur containing compound that has powerful antioxidant activity
[11:29] This nutrient helps protect neurons from oxidative stress

Resources talked about in this episode

Product mentioned – MitoForte (now Brain Blend)
Blog mentioned – 3-Steps to Eating Healthy for Life
Blog mentioned – The Four Pillars of Health

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