Nourish Your Brain with These Powerful Superfoods

Mark Hyman

Jun 14, 2024

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Harness the power of nutrition for a healthier, sharper mind. In this episode of "The Doctor's Farmacy," I explore the science behind five remarkable superfoods that can sharpen your mental acuity, rejuvenate your brain, and safeguard against neurodegenerative diseases. Plus, I share actionable tips to seamlessly integrate these brain-boosting foods into your daily diet, enhancing your cognitive function and overall well-being.

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Harness the power of nutrition for a healthier, sharper mind. In this episode of "The Doctor's Farmacy," I explore the science behind five remarkable superfoods that can sharpen your mental acuity, rejuvenate your brain, and safeguard against neurodegenerative diseases. Plus, I share actionable tips to seamlessly integrate these brain-boosting foods into your daily diet, enhancing your cognitive function and overall well-being.

This episode is brought to you by Rupa University, Essentia, and Momentous.

Rupa University is hosting FREE classes and bootcamps for healthcare providers who want to learn more about Functional Medicine testing. Sign up at RupaUniversity.com.

Enjoy an extra $100 off your organic mattress purchase with code HYMAN at checkout on Essentia's site. Visit MyEssentia.com/DrMarkHyman for more details.

Head over to LiveMomentous.com/Mark for 20% off creatine, collagen, and all of their best-in-class products.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Avoid canned tuna to prevent potential depression risks

Unlike other fish, canned tuna showed no benefit for depression in one study, possibly because its mercury content can actually cause depression.

Address vegan omega-3 conversion challenge to prevent deficiency

Only about 10% of plant-based omega-3s (ALA) are converted into the EPA and DHA forms the brain actually needs, posing a deficiency risk for vegans.

Reevaluate red meat studies to address healthy user bias

Many studies linking red meat to disease may be flawed by a 'healthy user bias,' where meat-eaters in the studies also had other unhealthy lifestyle habits.

Avoid saturated fat with starches for better health

Saturated fat is particularly problematic when eaten with starches and carbohydrates, but may not be as harmful in other combinations like butter on broccoli.

Reframe beta-amyloid plaques as inflammation side effects

Beta-amyloid plaques are not the cause of Alzheimer's but rather a side effect of inflammation, and the body's attempt to deal with bad circumstances.

Prioritize SMASH fish for optimal nutrition and low toxins

Focus on eating small, cold-water fish known as SMASH—Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring—as they are the most nutritionally dense and lowest in toxins.

Choose frozen wild blueberries for nutrient-dense smoothies

For the most nutrient-dense option, choose frozen wild blueberries, which can be easily added to a daily smoothie.

Choose pasture-raised eggs for optimal nutrition

Choose 'pasture-raised' over just 'organic' eggs, as organic chickens may still be fed an unnatural diet of corn, which is not what you want them to be eating.

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