EP 449- Bitesize: Biohack Your Brain – The Essential Nutrients Every Woman Needs for Mental Clarity

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Bitesize: Biohack Your Brain - The Essential Nutrients Every Woman Needs for Mental Clarity

Description

Angela is joined by Patrick Holford to discuss the intricacies of brain health and its critical role in achieving high performance. They explore the structure and function of the brain, emphasising the importance of neurons, white matter, and gray matter, and highlight the essential nutrients for brain nourishment, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, B vitamins, and antioxidants, while also addressing the detrimental effects of sugar and stress on cognitive function.

Key Takeaways

The Connection Between Omega-3s and B Vitamins : These nutrients work together—Omega-3s need B vitamins to function, and vice versa.

Dementia Prevention is Possible : Deficiencies in Omega-3, Vitamin D, and B vitamins increase the risk, but proper nutrition and lifestyle changes can prevent cognitive decline.

Sugar and Brain Function : Excess sugar leads to insulin resistance, affecting the brain's ability to absorb glucose, resulting in brain fog and cognitive issues.

Antioxidants and Brain Health : Protecting neurons from oxidative stress is key to preventing brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

Exercise and Cognitive Performance : Movement stimulates brain function—activities like dancing and complex physical challenges are more beneficial than repetitive exercises.

Mental and Emotional Health : Proper brain nutrition helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep issues, leading to improved mental well-being.

Timestamps and Key Topics

0:36 – Introduction to the episode and host
1:07 – The power of red light therapy and peptides for anti-aging
2:18 – The importance of brain health and nutrition
3:12 – How lifestyle impacts brain aging
3:55 – Brain structure and the role of fats in cognition
5:34 – Omega-3s, phospholipids, and B vitamins—how they work together
7:52 – Preventing dementia with proper nutrition
9:03 – The four major factors in brain health: Omega-3s, Vitamin D, B vitamins, and sugar control
10:11 – The impact of sugar on brain function and cognition
12:02 – Exercise and engaging activities for brain performance
12:56 – Closing thoughts and key takeaways

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The High-Performance Health Podcast is all about optimising your body, mind and lifestyle for high performance.

Packed full of actionable insights, strategies, bio hacks, lifestyle hacks, mindset strategies and expert performance advice, Angela Foster is on a mission to optimise your human potential. Featuring interviews with some of the top experts on the planet in the fields of health, performance and business, this show aims to inspire, educate and empower you to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.

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About Angela

Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker and Host of The High Performance Health Podcast.

A former corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela regularly gives keynotes to large fitness, health and wellness events including the Health Optimisation summit, The Biohacker summit, Dragonfly live, Elevate Fitness conference and Gaia TV. She also delivers Health Optimisation and Performance Workshops to large multinational corporations and senior leaders with a strong focus on women’s health and burnout prevention.

Angela is also the creator of BioSyncing® a blueprint for high performing women who want to ditch burnout, harmonise their hormones and elevate their life.