Show notes
In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked importance of brain health and how it directly impacts our quality of life with Dr. Austin Perlmutter. You’ll hear us discuss:Brain inflammationBrain-related conditions in womenDetoxification and brain healthLifestyle choices supporting brain healthSupplements for brain healthDr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a New York Times bestselling author, and a published researcher. He is also a health investor and international educator dedicated to helping people improve their health by addressing the biological roots of "stuckness" in the brain and body. Currently, Dr. Perlmutter serves as the executive director and research lead at Big Bold Health.Labs MentionedComputed tomography (CT)Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)Positron emission tomography (PET) scanSpinal tapHemoglobin A1c testingQuinolinic acid testingKynurenic acid (KYNA) testingC-reactive protein testingTumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α)Interleukin 6 testingGuest Details:Dr. Austin Perlmutter’s WebsiteDr. Austin Perlmutter on LinkedInDr. Austin Perlmutter on YouTubeDr. Austin Perlmutter’s BooksBig Bold Health WebsiteGet The STUCK Out PodcastRupa Health Details:Rupa Health's WebsiteRupa Health Reference GuideDr. Carrie Jones on LinkedInTimestamps03:01 - The overlooked factor to overall well-being08:40- How everyday decisions shape brain health19:04 - Harness your mind’s immune power29:31 - Diagnosing brain inflammation34:19 - The role of quinolinic acid37:40 - How sleep clears metabolic waste40:41 - Estrogen, menopause, and brain health44:05 - Practical tips to empower your brain health53:12 - Where can you find Dr. Austin Perlmutter?
