Brant Cortright: The Neurogenesis Diet, How to Upgrade Your Brain and Preventing Neurodegeneration Ep-05

Brant Cortright is an author, professor of psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies, Neurogenesis and brain health coach, consultant and speaker. His book, The Neurogenesis Diet & Lifestyle: Upgrade Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life is the subject of our conversation. Neurogenesis refers to new cells being created in the brain. Up until recently it was thought that adult brains do not grow new neurons. However Dr. Cortright's book and review of the research clearly shows that neurogenesis does occur in Adults and that your diet and lifestyle has a huge influence on it. In this episode we discuss: The Serotonin Deficiency Fallacy in Depression Neurogenesis as a biomarker for health Why antidepressents work on less than 50% of the population Natural Ways to increase and maximize neurogenesis through diet and lifestyle Get a copy of this Infographic here! The role of Omega 3 fatty acids in neurogenesis and what the best kind of fish oil to take is The proper macronutrient ratios to maximize neurogenesis The right neurogenesis supplement stack Why hesperidin (methylchalcone) is the key to keep new brain cells alive What type of exercise is the best for neurogenesis Alzheimers as a glucose metabolism problem The role of stress in brain toxicity Why loving relationships are neuroprotective What kind of spiritual practices are best for the brain You can find Brant on his website at brantcortright.com and on twitter at @brantcortright

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Brant Cortright: The Neurogenesis Diet, How to Upgrade Your Brain and Preventing Neurodegeneration Ep-05 is an episode from The Human First Show with Jonah Larkin by Jonah Larkin.

This episode is 01:06:46 long.

This episode was published on Apr 11, 2017.

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