Max Lugavere: “We do have a degree of agency when it comes to our cognitive health — the best time to intervene is now.”
Lugavere, a health and science journalist and New York Times bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss how to have a more youthful brain, plus:
- What he eats in a day for cognitive health (~08:59)
- The most ominous cooking oils to avoid (~15:46)
- How vinegar can help balance your blood sugar (~31:48)
- The best herbs & spices for your brain (~35:24)
- Why you shouldn't use mouthwash right after a workout (~38:47)

Referenced in the episode:
- Lugavere's book, Genius Kitchen.
- mbg Podcast episode #236, #161, and #60, with Lugavere.
- mbg Podcast episode #290, with Drew Ramsey, M.D.
- Lugavere's previous book, Genius Foods.
- Lugavere's podcast, The Genius Life.
- Read more about the FINGER study.
- A study showing those who ate at least one serving of leafy greens per day had brains that were operating 11 years younger than they actually were.
- A Tufts study on "eat in moderation" advice.
- A study on lutein and zeaxanthin and visual processing speed.
- A study on the link between dairy and cognitive function.
- A study on eating spicy foods and a longer life.
- A study showing those who used mouthwash twice daily or more had increased risk of prediabetes by 50%.
- A study on how using mouthwash after exercise can inhibit the benefits.
- A study showing caffeine can block PCSK9.

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