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Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter Explains Brain Inflammation and Alzheimer's Risk Your brain has its own immune system, and when it turns against you, it becomes the hidden driver behind Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, depression, and even long COVID. This episode hands you the science to recognize it early and reverse it. Get Dr. Perlmutter's new book Brain Defenders: https://drperlmutter.com/books/brain-defenders/ Host Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose work sits at the intersection of neurology, nutrition, and brain health. He is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition, serves on its Board of Directors, and sits on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease. His books, including the number one bestseller Grain Brain, span 32 languages and have sold over a million copies, and his upcoming release, Brain Defenders, explores the pivotal role of microglia, the brain's immune cells, in protecting, repairing, and reprogramming the brain for lifelong resilience. Dave and Dr. Perlmutter break down how microglia, the brain's resident immune cells, shift from a supportive state into a destructive one called M1, and why this shift, not amyloid plaque, may be the real driver of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and other neurodegenerative conditions. They dig into why the leading amyloid-clearing drugs fail to improve cognition, what a landmark JAMA study revealed about reversing cognitive decline through lifestyle intervention alone, and why a single daily serving of ultra-processed food raised Alzheimer's risk by 13 percent in a 12.7 year study. They also cover new research on GLP-1 drugs and brain inflammation, the surprising role of gum disease and oral bacteria in dementia risk, and why 40 hertz light therapy is emerging as a low-cost tool for clearing brain plaque and calming neuroinflammation. You'll Learn: Why the shift from supportive to destructive brain immune cells may be the true root cause of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Why leading Alzheimer's drugs fail to improve cognition, and what the original research behind the amyloid hypothesis actually showed How one daily serving of ultra-processed food raises Alzheimer's risk, and what a landmark lifestyle intervention study found instead Whether GLP-1 drugs help or harm brain inflammation, based on new Parkinson's and Alzheimer's trial data How gum disease and oral bacteria are linked to dementia, and simple daily habits that reduce that risk Why 40 hertz light therapy is emerging as a tool to clear brain plaque and calm neuroinflammation How ketones, DHA, and metabolic health protect the brain after head injury Thank you to our sponsors! - Beyond Wonderland Conference | Oct 13 - 14, 2026. Get your ticket now at wonderlandconference.com. - ZenBud | Dave's Nervous System Biohack. 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Keywords: microglia, brain inflammation, Alzheimer's prevention, Parkinson's disease, amyloid hypothesis, neurodegeneration, GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide, ultra-processed food, gum disease and dementia, oral microbiome, 40 hertz light therapy, ketones, DHA, mitochondria, brain fog, long COVID, David Perlmutter, Brain Defenders, Grain Brain, functional medicine, biohacking, longevity, neuroplasticity Resources: • Get Dr. Perlmutter's New Book Brain Defenders: https://drperlmutter.com/books/brain-defenders/ • Learn More About Dr. Perlmutter's Work At: https://drperlmutter.com/ • Get My 2026 Clean Nicotine Roadmap | Enroll for free at https://daveasprey.com/2026-clean-nicotine-roadmap/ • Dave Asprey's Latest News | Go to https://daveasprey.com/ to join Inside Track today. • Danger Coffee: https://dangercoffee.com/discount/dave15? • My Daily Supplements: SuppGrade Labs (15% Off) • Favorite Blue Light Blocking Glasses: TrueDark (15% Off) • Dave Asprey's BEYOND Conference: https://beyondconference.com • Dave Asprey's New Book – Heavily Meditated: https://daveasprey.com/heavily-meditated • Join My Substack (Live Access To Podcast Recordings): https://substack.daveasprey.com/ • Upgrade Labs: https://upgradelabs.com Timestamps: 00:00 – Trailer 00:40 – Intro 02:38 – Ultra-Processed Foods 06:34 – Are Carbs Bad? 08:48 – Alcohol & Brain Health 12:28 – Microglia & Inflammation 24:37 – Head Injury & Recovery 29:27 – Oral Bacteria & Dementia 34:08 – GLP-1s & Brain Inflammation 40:20 – 40 Hertz Light Therapy 48:35 – Air Pollution vs. Lead 50:27 – David's Closing Truth See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
379: Do you know there are actually low-carb potatoes?Do you avoid carbs because of gut issues like SIBO, IBS, or blood sugar spikes, and wish you could incorporate them back into your diet? Well, today I have Phoebe Lapine on the show, and she shares ways we can still enjoy carbs in the right way. It all comes down to preparation, quantity, and combining carbs with other foods, as well as experimenting to find what works for you. Phoebe is the cookbook author of SIBO Made Simple and has recently released her newest book, CARBivore. Phoebe has personally experienced SIBO, Hashimoto's, and several other health challenges I think we can all relate to. In this conversation, she shares some tips and tricks to help us expand our diets with carbs while still keeping blood sugar and IBS in check. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Topics Discussed: → How to prepare carbs to benefit you → What to look for when buying pasta → Elimination dieting → Fiber: Helpful or harmful? → Trigger foods to avoid → Helpful foods for a SIBO diet → Low-carb potatoes → The best types of dairy to consume → Not all gluten is created equal As always, if you have any questions for the show please email us at digestthispod@gmail.com. And if you like this show, please share it, rate it, review it and subscribe to it on your favorite podcast app. Sponsored By: → Fatty15 | For 15% off the starter kit go to https://fatty15.com/digest → Bethany's Pantry | Go to https://bethanyspantry.com/ and use the code PODCAST10 for $10 anything! Timestamps: → 00:00:00 - Introduction → 00:00:44 - Meet Phoebe Lapine & The Carbivore Philosophy → 00:01:51 - Rapid Fire: Carbs, Gluten, Candida & Hashimoto's → 00:05:28 - Phoebe's Hashimoto's Diagnosis & Healing Journey → 00:08:24 - Gluten, Autoimmunity & Finding Root Causes → 00:09:56 - SIBO Symptoms, Testing & Treatment → 00:13:38 - Are Carbs Bad for SIBO? → 00:15:30 - Carbs, Fiber & Blood Sugar Explained → 00:18:48 - The Fiber Controversy → 00:20:14 - What Is a Low FODMAP Diet? → 00:22:04 - Foods to Avoid on Low FODMAP → 00:23:40 - Fructose, Sweeteners & Digestive Symptoms → 00:25:12 - Why Food Diversity Matters for Gut Health → 00:28:42 - Dairy, Lactose & Digestive Health → 00:31:42 - Elimination Diets vs. Low FODMAP Diets → 00:35:20 - How to Build an Effective Elimination Diet → 00:39:00 - Why Food Preparation Matters for Digestion → 00:40:04 - Sprouting, Soaking & Fermented Grains → 00:41:24 - Slow Carbs vs. Low Carbs → 00:42:12 - Why Some People Tolerate European Bread & Pasta Better → 00:46:30 - Cooking, Cooling & Resistant Starch → 00:50:30 - Low-Carb Potatoes & Selective Breeding → 00:52:34 - SIBO-Friendly Foods & Gut Healing Strategies → 00:54:32 - Phoebe's Favorite Recipes from Carbivore → 00:56:00 - Desserts, Blood Sugar & Healthy Indulgences → 00:57:36 - Hashimoto's, Perfectionism & Realistic Healing Expectations → 01:00:00 - Finding the Right Practitioner for Gut Health → 01:02:16 - Where to Find Phoebe & Her Resources → 01:03:13 - Outro Further Listening: → Do You Need to Stop Mixing Carbs and Protein? The Shocking Digestion Secrets You've Never Heard! Connect with Phoebe Lapine: → Instagram → Website → Get her book HERE Check Out Bethany: → Bethany's Instagram: @lilsipper → YouTube → Bethany's Website → Discounts & My Favorite Products → My Digestive Support Protein Powder → Gut Reset Book → Get my Newsletters (Friday Finds) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this special on-base talk, Vinny Russo sits down with the soldiers of the 328th Field Hospital stationed at Fort Douglas, Utah, to cut through the noise on military nutrition. No fluff. No miracle supplements. No "eat clean" lectures. Just the real foundations that drive performance — and the marketing myths that have been costing service members results for years. This isn't theory. It's the same framework Vinny uses with pro athletes, executives, and operators who *have* to show up ready, every single day. What started as a one-hour talk turned into the longest Q&A Vinny has ever been a part of — soldiers brought every question from cutting weight for tape, to MRE strategy in the field, to late-night cravings on shift work, and Vinny answered all of it. **Inside this episode:** → The 5 nutrition foundations that decide 95% of your results → Why every popular diet "works" for the exact same boring reason → How much protein you actually need (most service members miss it by 50+ grams) → The hydration math behind reaction time, decision-making, and endurance → 6 nutrition myths Vinny shuts down with the actual research — carbs, late eating, detoxes, gluten, fruit, artificial sweeteners → How to build a winning plate in any DFAC using the Go for Green system → MRE do's and don'ts — when to eat the whole thing, when to ration, and the mistake that crashes you 90 minutes later → Why sleep is a nutrition issue (and what it does to your hunger hormones) → The longest live Q&A Vinny has ever done — real questions from real soldiers If you're active duty, prior service, a first responder, or just someone whose performance matters — this one's for you. Recorded live at the Fort Douglas Historical Theater, Fort Douglas, Utah Special thanks to the 328th Field Hospital Coach Vinny Email: vinny@balancedbodies.io Instagram: vinnyrusso_balancedbodies Facebook: Vinny Russo Dr. Eryn Email: dr.eryn@balancedbodies.io Instagram: dr.eryn_balancedbodies Facebook: Eryn Stansfield LEGION 20% OFF CODE Go to https://legionathletics.com/ and use the code RUSSO for 20% off your order!
¿Son realmente malos los carbohidratos? ¿Qué significa comer balanceado? ¿Hay espacio para los platos culturales dentro de una dieta saludable?En este episodio de Baptist HealthTalk, la presentadora Sandra Peebles conversa con Lucette Talamas, dietista nutricionista, y Yanelis Díaz, chef ejecutiva de Baptist Hospital, sobre cómo construir una alimentación saludable sin sacrificar sabor, cultura ni tradición.Hablamos sobre: • Qué significa realmente un plato balanceado • La verdad sobre los carbohidratos • Diferencia entre alimentos procesados y ultraprocesados • Cómo adaptar recetas culturales para que sean más saludables • El papel de los macronutrientes en nuestra energía y saciedad • Consejos simples para empezar a comer mejor hoy mismoAprende cómo pequeños cambios en tus porciones, ingredientes y hábitos pueden tener un gran impacto en tu salud.Más recursos de salud y bienestar:baptisthealth.net/newsSuscríbete para más consejos de nuestros expertos de Baptist Health.Presentadora:Sandra PeeblesPeriodista GalardonadaExpertas:Lucette Talamas, RD Dietista-NutricionistaBaptist Health Chef Yanelis DiazChef Ejecutiva, Baptist Health Baptist Hospital
This episode of The UFFDA! Podcast is back on the nutrition topic, and this time we're taking a total dive into carbohydrates (carbs). Carbs get a bad rap in our society these days, and as you'll hear today, it's for good reason). BUT carbs are also extremely useful and valuable to our lives - they are a macronutrient! Introduction to the Episode - 3:32 --> Let's talk about everything carbohydrates: to what they are, what they do, quality, types, and beyond. What Do Carbs Do? - 4:50 --> We dive into the use and science behind carbohydrates and how to use them appropriately, not abusively. The Myth About Fat as Fuel for Cardio - 8:05 --> A lot of people think they way to lose and burning more fat is doing cardio exercises at the fat-burning level. However, that is actually a very inefficient way to burn fat. Tune in here to find out why. Are Carbs Bad? It Depends... - 10:25 --> Going over the history and evolution of how carbs were a mainstay in everyone's diet to now being shunned and shamed in today's society (for some good reasons). Let's dive DEEP into the subject of carbs as it exists in today's society, nutrition, and uses. Complex vs Simple Carbs - 17:05 --> Carbs are not all created and digested equal. They're actually quite different with different benefits and risks. Emily and Jordan dive into the difference between those carbs and why they matter to your health and goals. Glycemic Index of Food - 21:40 --> All foods have a value known as "glycemic index" which basically tells you how foods interact with your body in terms of insulin release and digestion. This is an important tool to understand in your health and fitness efforts because it could be what's preventing you from burning fat, energy preservation, and/or recovering appropriately. The Difference of Fructose from Carbohydrates - 27:47 --> Fructose is a type of food that is digested differently than all foods (including other carbs). There's some new science you NEED to hear regarding fructose that could CHANGE YOUR LIFE. Carbohydrates for Performance and Longevity and Recap - 29:01 --> Carbs are not all created and digested equal. They're actually quite different with different benefits and risks. Emily and Jordan dive into the difference between those carbs and why they matter to your health and goals. Book your free Discovery Call by clicking here. Are you ready to build your confidence and take back control of your life? We know those steps are hard, which is why we offer a free Discovery Call to any and everyone looking to make a change in their journey. You'll connect with one of the professionals from Unity Fitness on a 30-minute call where we can ask questions and answer all of yours, with the intention of helping you find the perfect fit for your goals and journey (whether it's with us or someone else). Book your free Discovery Call by clicking here. PS if you or someone you know needs to talk to someone, please reach out so we can help! We are here for you! Find us on social media or send a email over to unityfitnesslacrosse@gmail.com Don't forget to Subscribe, Share, Download, and Leave us a Review!!
In this episode, Christopher Tookey, M.D. and Rose Wolbrink, M.D. discuss an interesting study where a group of patients looking for weight loss had chocolate cake for breakfast every morning as part of their diet. While the key finding sadly isn't to eat more chocolate cake to loose weight, there are some great take aways from this study. We're providing general guidance but everyone is different and you should always discuss with your health care professional management of any disease and therapy before trying anything you discover from a source on the internet (including this podcast). This podcast does not reflect the opinion of our employer.
Fruit has too much sugar and way too many carbs, right?? Wrong!! In today's episode, I talk about why fruit is so healthy for us and why we should all be eating more of it. From fiber to antioxidants, fruit should be essential in our diets! Tune into today's episode for a good talk about fruit, and a little life update at the end.
My all time biggest pet peeve with diets is the "need" to restrict carbohydrates! In this episode I explain what carbohydrates are, why its important, and the risks of drastically cutting out carbohydrates! I also talk about the dangers of the Keto diet, and low carb diets in general. Carbohydrates are you body's main source of energy! Eat the dang carbs! Song Credit: Happy by MBB https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/Happy-MBBMusic promoted by Audio Libraryhttps://youtu.be/g6swHZbWtRcMusic by MBB https://www.youtube.com/c/mbbmusichttps://www.instagram.com/mbb_musichttps://soundcloud.com/mbbofficialhttps://spoti.fi/2wqzjwKReferences: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/low-carb-diet/art-20045831#:~:text=Severely%20restricting%20carbohydrates%20to%20less,build%20up%20in%20your%20body.https://www.reidhealth.org/blog/carbohydrates-101-the-benefits-of-carbohydrateshttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/carbohydrates/art-20045705Intuitive Eating A Revolutionary Anti-Diet Approach by Evelyn Tribole and Elyse Resch. Found in the Honor Your Hunger chapter.
GET TRANSCRIPT AND FULL SHOWNOTES: MelanieAvalon.com/carnivorediet 2:10 - LISTEN ON HIMALAYA!: Download The Free Himalaya App (Www.Himalaya.Fm) To FINALLY Keep All Your Podcasts In One Place, Follow Your Favorites, Make Playlists, Leave Comments, And More! You Can Also Join Melanie's Exclusive Community For Exclusive Monthly Content, Episode Discussion, And Guest Requests! 2:20 - Follow Melanie On Instagram To See The Latest Moments, Products, And #AllTheThings! @MelanieAvalon 2:30 - IF Biohackers: Intermittent Fasting + Real Foods + Life: Join Melanie's Facebook Group To Discuss And Learn About All Things Biohacking! All Conversations Welcome! 3:35 - SLEEP REMEDY: Sleep Remedy Is The Ultimate Sleep Supplement, Developed By Dr. Kirk Parsley After Years Of Research To Naturally Restore Sleep To The Sleep-Deprived, Insomniac Navy Seals. Rather Than Knocking You Out With Drugs, Sleep Remedy Provides The Necessary Neurotransmitters And Nutrients In The Perfect Amounts To Naturally Support Your Body's Sleep Process. Go To melanievalon.com/sleepremedy And Use The Code MELANIEAVALON For 10% Off!! 4:30 - PREP DISH: Prep Dish Is An Awesome Meal Planning Service Which Sends You Weekly Grocery And Recipe Lists, So You Can Do All Your Meal Preparation At Once, And Be Good To Go For The Week! The Meals Are All Gluten Free Or Paleo, Which Is Fantastic If You're Already Doing So, But Also A Wonderful Way To "Try Out" Gluten Free Or Paleo With Delicious Meals, And No Feelings Of Restriction! Get A Free 2 Week Trial At Prepdish.Com/Melanieavalon 9:10 - How Shawn Baker Came To Carnivore 16:10 - What Is Health? 21:00 - The Carnivore Diet And Aging/Longevity 25:45 - Is Carnivore The Optimal Human Diet? 28:15 - Are We Evolutionary Carnivore Or Herbivore? 34:25 - Brain Size And Intelligence 38:00 - BEAUTYCOUNTER: Non-Toxic Beauty Products Tested For Heavy Metals, Which Support Skin Health And Look Amazing! Shop At Beautycounter.Com/MelanieAvalon For Something Magical! For Exclusive Offers And Discounts, And More On The Science Of Skincare, Get On Melanie's Private Beauty Counter Email List At MelanieAvalon.Com/CleanBeauty! 39:30 - Are All Plants Toxic? 45:30 - Are Carbs Bad? 47:10 - The Role Of Vitamin C 52:00 - How To Start The Carnivore Diet? 56:40 - Raw Vs. Cooked Carnivore 59:15 - How Many People Stick With Carnivore Long Term? Should You Reintroduce Plants? 1:01:50 - LetsGetChecked: Go To trylgc.com To Get 30% Off At Home Tests For Iron, Vitamin D, Covid, And More, With The Code MelanieAvalon30 1:02:55 - The Acid Potential Of Carnivore, And The Role Of Calcium 1:09:50 - Get 10% Coaching Sessions At MeatRx.com With The Coupon Code Melanie
Dean and Ryan discuss the truth about carbs as it pertains to weight loss. Are all carbs bad? Why do they get a bad rap? How can I keep carbs in my diet and still lose weight?
For today’s episode of RecoverMe podcast, Warren Willey, doctor of Osteopathic medicine and director of medical weight loss will answer the question, Are Carbs Bad for You? Listen as Warren discuss the reasons why carbs are not really bad for us but not essential also.
Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez follows up her "Are Carbs Bad" video blog with her thoughts on fat.
Personal Trainer Pamela Hernandez follows up her "Are Carbs Bad" video blog with her thoughts on fat.