Genius Life: What to Eat to Beat Alzheimer’s with Dr. David Perlmutter

Can diet, sleep, exercise, and metabolic health really lower Alzheimer’s risk? In this full-length Genius Life conversation, host Max Lugavere sits down with neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter to unpack the latest brain health science in a condensed recap that saves you time and delivers the key ideas in minutes. From ultra-processed foods and metabolic syndrome to insulin resistance, mitochondria, microglia, and the glymphatic system, Perlmutter explains why prevention matters more than ever. He also shares practical strategies on continuous glucose monitoring, resistance training, aerobic exercise, air quality, sleep recovery, and nutrients like creatine, CoQ10, healthy fats, and whole eggs. If you’re interested in Alzheimer’s prevention, dementia research, nutrition science, and lifestyle medicine, this summary highlights the most actionable takeaways from the original episode without the extra runtime. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.