Dr. Turner concludes his series on helping you boost your brain health naturally. Tune-in and learn why sugar is so damagingfor your brain; a review of all the brain health principles presented thus far, and a Q&A of brain-related questions, including a discussion of the vagus nerve, why your brain loves words, effects of fasting, screen time, and eating habits.

4 Key Takeaways

• Sugar is damaging for your brain in multiple ways (decreases BDNF, is addictive, drives inflammation, promotes overeating).
• Exercise is the single most important thing you can do for your brain.
• Preventing atherosclerosis by following a heart and brain-healthy diet boosts blood flow and prevents strokes.
• Certain supplements will boost your brainpower (Ginkgo Biloba, Resveratrol, Gotu Kola).

Resources

Negative effects of sugar on the brain

Basic overview of health effects of the vagus nerve

Personality changes after heart transplantation

Beneficial effects of fasting on your brain

Negative effects of technology on your brain and mental health

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https://www.michaelturnermd.com/contents/services/brain-health

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About Dr. Turner

Michael K. Turner, M.D., is a graduate of Stanford University, Harvard Medical School and The Mayo Clinic. He practices Integrative Medicine in his own national concierge practice, providing personalized approaches (including hormones, sleep, recovery, nutrition, supplements and exercise) to help people achieve their optimal state of health. Called “genuine”, “caring”, and “the best doctor in the world” by patients, he brings a high degree of empathy, trademark optimism, and a holistic approach to patient care. He brings a passion for excellence to everything he does. He believes in living and modeling a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

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