Protecting Your Brain Starts in Your Gut with Dr. Partha Nandi

Well Beyond 40

JJ Virgin

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Beauty, Weightloss, Exercise, Metabolism, Fitness, Losingweight, Diet, Inspiration, Jjvirgin, Selfcare, Womenshealth, Menopause, Longevity, Women

4.6 • 909 Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2025

⏱️ 43 minutes

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Summary

"When you heal your gut, you're not just improving digestion – you're protecting your brain and cognitive function for decades to come. The gut-brain connection is so powerful that what's happening in your microbiome today could determine your brain health at 75 or 80." - Dr. Partha Nandi

World-renowned gastroenterologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Partha Nandi joins me for a fascinating deep dive into the incredible connection between our gut and brain health. After witnessing his father's devastating stroke despite having no obvious risk factors, Dr. Nandi embarked on a mission to understand how gut health influences cognitive function, memory, and brain aging. What he discovered will transform how you think about protecting your mind as you age. Through groundbreaking research and clinical experience, Dr. Nandi reveals why healing your gut could be the key to preventing conditions like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and stroke – and why the choices you make today about diet, stress, and lifestyle impact your brain health decades from now.

What you'll learn:

Why your gut microbiome is considered your "second brain" and how it communicates with your actual brain
The surprising connection between stress, gut inflammation, and cognitive decline
Simple dietary changes that can help protect both your gut and brain health
Why community, spirituality and movement are crucial pillars for maintaining a healthy gut-brain connection
How to recognize signs that your gut health may be compromising your cognitive function
Early warning signs of gut issues that could impact your brain health
The five key pillars for optimal gut-brain health that anyone can implement

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Full show notes (including all links mentioned): https://www.jjvirgin.com/nandi

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