EAT THESE FOODS To Boost Brain Health & REDUCE INFLAMMATION | Shawn Stevenson

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Published 2021-07-22
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Food isn’t like medicine, it is medicine. What we eat is literally transformed into tissue throughout our bodies, creating this vessel that lets us live our lives. When it comes to nutrition and health, people often only think about improving their weight or heart health. But the brain should be one of our top focuses for a long happy life, and there are so many foods we can eat every day with nutrients that specifically support it.

On today’s episode, Dhru talks to our friend Shawn Stevenson about the top foods for brain health and some of the most informative studies on using food as medicine, especially for the brain.

Shawn Stevenson is the author of the international bestselling book Sleep Smarter and creator of The Model Health Show, one of the top health podcasts in the world. A graduate of the University of Missouri–St. Louis, Shawn studied business, biology, and nutritional science, and went on to found Advanced Integrative Health Alliance, a company that provides wellness services for individuals and organizations worldwide. Shawn has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, The New York Times, Muscle & Fitness, ESPN, and many other major media outlets. He is also an in-demand keynote speaker for numerous organizations, universities, and conferences.

In this episode, we dive into:
- How improving magnesium levels can potentially reverse brain aging (1:06)
- Dehydration and cognitive decline (12:04)
- The direct impact of DHA and EPA on brain health (24:37)
- The best sources of DHA and EPA (30:53)
- The best foods to support cognition and brain function (44:43)
- How MCTs can help to improve the condition of Alzheimer’s disease (1:05:53)
- The biggest drivers of neuroinflammation (1:10:55)
- How oleocanthal-rich EVOO is able to restore the function of the blood-brain barrier (1:13:34)
- How industrial seed oils are making us sick (1:20:58)
- The top three things that are damaging our brain health (1:31:35)

Also mentioned in this episode:
- Enhancement of Learning and Memory by Elevating Brain Magnesium - pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/201521

- Effect of Theobromine in Antimicrobial Activity: An in Vitro Study - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6364351/

- Oleocanthal-Rich Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Restores The Blood-Brain Barrier - www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6703911/

- OmegaQuant Test - omegaquant.com/

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All Comments (21)
  • Love this guy. We need more nutritionists. Most doctors don't know anything about nutrition and it's key to our survival.
  • @mjrotondi5086
    This guy is so likable and sincere. He truly believes what he is talking about . Real deal.
  • @pr3ttylinks
    This is why celery juice is so good for the brain (up to 32oz per day). See what @medicalmedium explains about its content of sodium cluster salts, and its hydration is an extra plus! Add magnesium supplements to your daily routine, and always put lemon juice in your water.
  • @thetruth2230
    A year ago I was diagnosed with hypertension and put on medication and told to cut salt. I didn’t realize how much salt is in EVERYTHING. So, I am an all or nothing kind of person. I like to go all in when I try a new diet or if I’m cutting something out that I think is bad. So I cut as much salt as I could from my diet and I literally thought I was going to die. I was having heart palpitations every day and I was so weak and was having dizzy spells. I started taking magnesium and coQ10 and even started the Super Gut yogurt protocol. All with little change in way of heart palpitations. I had watched a video on the importance of sodium in the diet and figured I’d give it a try. Starting adding Redmond’s to my food and taking LMNT everyday and the heart palpitations have almost ceased. Occasionally I will feel a little flutter but nothing like before. And my energy is better and I experience less headaches and brain fog all in a matter of weeks.
  • @lornawilson8548
    The body is Fearfully and wonderfully made. I pray God continue to enable you to do what you do to enhancing the health and life of humankind. I love to read all kind of documentaries too. I want a hard copy of your book! I am a great grandmother so I like reading books.
  • @gailvargas6416
    The information is great. I have been very concerned about my brain. My husband had served dementia, and his mother and father, they all have passed away. My husband was only 68 years old, his father was 93 years ago and his wife was in her late 70s. I'm 59 years old, and my memorie isn't that good. Thank God for you and the great information on the brain. I'm going to start tomorrow, on what you advised to eat for the health of the brain. Dementia is a terrible and heartbreaking disease, to see your loves go through that. Thanks alot.
  • Fun fact: 100+ years ago poorer families only had a few baths a year. The man of the house would get first dibs. Then the women. Then the children. Then the babies. By the time the last baby got to the bath, the water would be so dark and dirty, it could be hard to see him or her. Hence, don't throw the baby out with the bathwater.
  • @snyder190
    Watching this February 24, 2024, such a wealth of useful information. Enjoyed this conversation.
  • @leewilson4686
    I did keto for my son at 3-5 years old for seizure control. I used melted dark bakers chocolate in his fat pudding he ate three times a day. We also used fluoride free water and tooth paste. He’s 24, with no dental trouble, in a family full of tooth fillings! It’s significant.
  • @lananeedham
    I dig the salt talk. I had high blood pressure and switched to a carnivore diet. I now generously salt all of my food and my blood pressure is now normal.
  • @diplod5000
    A 2 hour podcast would be great to see Time stamps! So many things to see not enough time. would be nice to know what he talks about in the time stamps. Thank you
  • @rekhagarg9073
    I learn so much by listening to all the interviews that Dhruv has on his podcasts. Super job Dhruv.
  • @mag4me283
    I think "tinkle" is a great word, & shows your commitment & sensitivity to the language you use around your baby, you're helping to potty train. Being a good Dad is cool.😎
  • @mypintu
    I never got sick in my life. Never gone on sick leave in all my 30 years of working (world record?). I'm still healthy, doing work more than 9 to 5 even Sunday. I am now a one man show with a 4.9 rating in Google providing a service face to face enjoyed by all guests from around the world. Yes, still never got sick at all during my retirement years. I always think l'm a superman. Never had my health checked since retirement. I dont fell l need a test. Someone should check my blood and other tests. I am as good in my brain as though half century ago. Clear thinking and improving myself in all the new stuff in technology. Makibg my iwn creative videos about my work, publish an ebokk and enjoying every bit of my life. My last position was VP and CEO before of a company of Malaysia's largest bank. I really don't believe myself. ..my age 71.
  • @mikkikas6821
    Another doctor is William Li, his first book, "Let Food Be Thy Medicine" has a huge wealth of the wonderful health benefits of foods! He is also on many podcasts now days with many updates from the science community on new findings. He works in this area, too!
  • Very informative! Dhru is an excellent moderator, who always has knowledgeable and interesting guests! Dhru and Shawn Stevenson are very calming together. Thank you guys; good job!
  • @susanjohnson4222
    Coffee* When I was around 5 or so, my mom would take my brother and I to grocery store. When I stayed by her side there was a reason - when she'd freak out because I'd disappeared she'd find me sitting under where the coffee grinder was. So I was told - in those day's she trusted where I was - where the aroma was most delicious in the whole store. I must have intuitively known how good it was. Although I very rarely had a cup until way later in twenties when playing music in coffee houses. Then it was free to me and of course my addiction had many great side effects. Now with many memories behind me - when I have my coffee - it always brings on those happy social coffee moods. Important when you are alone a lot. Blessings to you guys for informing us of all the goods we do have here on planet everything around and under the sun. Thanks for your inspiration to keep searching for better ways of survival through healthy goals and habits. ❤
  • @chipsmith7459
    GREAT TOPIC! I read a book on Sodium Bicarbonate and it opened my eyes on how important minerals are to our health. I personally start with filtered water then add magesium chloride, magnesium bicarbonate, and magnesium sulfate to my drinking water. It then gets topped off with italian mineral water for the calcium bicarbonates. Its also good for the family critters.