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Did you know that Alzheimer\u2019s is a preventable disease? Our lifestyle choices today are extremely important variables, that are clearly connected to our brains destiny. Taking an active role in improving the health of our brain can help prevent some of the most debilitating chronic illnesses we face, such as Alzheimer\u2019s, dementia, and Parkinson\u2019s.\nOn today\u2019s Broken Brain Podcast, our host, Dhru, talks to Dr. David Perlmutter, a Board-Certified Neurologist and four-time New York Times best-selling author. In this podcast, we discuss the latest scientific research and the most effective ways you can maximize your brain\u2019s potential. Dr. Perlmutter talks about how elevated markers of inflammation in your blood today are setting the stage for Alzheimer\u2019s years from now, and how leveraging lifestyle factors can pave the way for a healthier brain.\nChronic degenerative conditions are the number one cause of death on the planet. The proactive steps we take today can safeguard ourselves against cognitive decline and neurological disease. We can change our destiny by making better choices, and Dr. Perlmutter tells us exactly how to do that!\n\xa0\nIn this episode, we dive into:\n-Why Alzheimer\u2019s is a preventable disease (7:33)\n-Lifestyle factors and setting the stage for Alzheimer\u2019s years from now (8:45)\n-Blood sugar and the risk of dementia (11:44)\n-What you should do today to support your brain health (14:10)\n-The importance of the chemical BDNF on brain function (17:01)\n-Ketones and super fuel for brain cells (23:01)\n-Benefits of MCT oil (29:34)\n-The importance of prebiotic fiber in your diet (33:01)\n-Difference between Atkins and a ketogenic diet (34:30)\n-Being vegetarian on a ketogenic diet (35:58)\n-DNA testing (36:57)\n-Alzheimer\u2019s gene ApoE4 and the effectiveness of a ketogenic diet for brain function (39:28)\n-Risk factors associated with Parkinson\u2019s and Alzheimer\u2019s (41:47)\n-The connection to IBD and Parkinson\u2019s disease (43:55)\n-Dr. Perlmutter\u2019s daily non-negotiables as it relates to brain health (49:25)\n-The 5-year anniversary of Dr. Perlmutter\u2019s book, Grain Brain (59:50)\nSponsor: This episode is sponsored by our partnership with the AirDoctor Air Filter. To get exclusive access to this deal visit www.brokenbrain.com/filter\nInterested in joining Dhru\u2019s\xa0Broken Brain Podcast\xa0Facebook Community? Submit your join request here:\xa0https://www.facebook.com/groups/2819627591487473/\nFor more on Dhru Purohit, be sure to follow him on Instagram\xa0@dhrupurohit, on Facebook\xa0@dhruxpurohit, on Twitter\xa0@dhrupurohit, and on YouTube\xa0@dhrupurohit. You can also text Dhru at\xa0(302) 200-5643\xa0or click here\xa0https://my.community.com/dhrupurohit\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices