Episode 149: Omega-3 and Cortisol for Aging Well

In this episode of the Aging Well Podcast, Dr. Armstrong and Corbin Bruton explore the intricate connection between metabolic syndrome and brain health. They define metabolic syndrome as a cluster of conditions including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat, and abnormal cholesterol levels. The conversation highlights recent research revealing how metabolic syndrome can lead to structural and functional changes in the brain, impacting cognitive function and increasing the risk of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Lifestyle interventions such as exercise, a healthy diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and maintaining a healthy weight are recommended to mitigate these risks. The episode emphasizes the importance of addressing metabolic health not only for physical well-being but also for preserving cognitive function and reducing the risk of neurological disorders, framing metabolic syndrome as a brain disease that requires comprehensive management strategies for… aging well. 

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“The Nighttime Stress Supplement”
“Fish oil supplementation reduces cortisol basal levels and perceived stress: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial in abstinent alcoholics”
“Metabolic syndrome: a brain disease”
“Omega-3 supplementation and stress reactivity of cellular aging biomarkers: an ancillary substudy of a randomized, controlled trial in midlife adults”

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