Great points and pretty well explained, but I wished they had asked some more difficult questions, like for example regarding the whole talk about maximizing protein intake what about the people in the Blue Zones (areas with the highest concentration of people over 100 years old) all around the world that don't eat a lot of meat? What they have in common is that their diet is around 80% plant based. Given this fact how can maximizing protein intake increase longevity/be healthy?
Since my teens I had depression and anxiety. I'm now 76. A few years ago I realized that my anxiety was actually dehydration and could be relieved by a slug of water. A few months later I discovered that my depression was actually "hanger." I also discovered that eating carbs was like eating Chinese food is alleged to be: I would be hungry again soon. So I eat real cheese on sourdough or eggs or, recently, grass fed meat.
I had a head injury several years ago when I lived in Cleveland. Concerned about my brain health, I started looking for a way to enhance that. Knowing ZERO about functional medicine, I found “brain health” as one of the concerns covered by the Center for Functional Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. I did not know until I got to my first appt that it was about 80 percent about diet. They gave me a way of eating that was super-easy to follow. Avoid processed foods. Greatly reduce sugar consumption (stop eating dessert every damned day). Greatly reduce starches to about 1/2 a cup a day. Stop eating bread. Eat lots of greens and vegetables. INCREASE healthy fats. Protein rich. I weighed 203 at the time. Pre-diabetic. GERD. Nine months later, and to this day, I weigh 135. Normal glucose. My GERD went away. Sleeping better. I mean. People who witnessed the change was asking, “how did you do that?” And it is EASY.
very much my story eight yrs ago? Age 80 at time….stop eating sugars,breads, starches, bad oils etc. same as you. Read an article re hidden additives and preservative hidden in our food that are poisoning us was an eye opener and a possible resolution to my own health issues. One day … emptied hse of 99% pre packaged foods. Put myself on whole foods, mostly plant based and found I had adopted an intermittent fasting plan….ate two meals a day, dropped fifty lbs. all med with exception of thyroid med. Now…89 and walking 2.5-3.5 m in morning. Hv no problems with foods now. Think i’d be dead without my UA-cam docs!🥳
Yes, you’re close to eating a Paleo diet when you remove all the processed foods, avoid sugars, avoid the breads the whites and concentrate on eating fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and meats
Goodness people are so ADDICTED to sugar! But it really only takes 2-3wks to get past the addiction. That's a mole-hill not a mountain in the scheme of things.
this is why I'm drastically changing my diet now at 34. cut out all processed foods, only eating meat eggs and some plant foods, a little dairy and coffee sparingly. cutting out grains has helped my gut so much, i have energy and I'm finally losing weight that needs to be lost.
@clemfandango6897 - Dairy products are our biggest source of calcium. If you cut back on it, you must substitute other calcium-rich foods. For more enthralling nutrition information, see the PBS series, "Food - Delicious Science". It will help you a lot and is fun to watch.
Over a decade ago, I read that nuts, tuna, and greens give you the nutrients your brain needs to produce happy chemicals. My depression responded negatively to medication therapy. I started eating salads every other day, tuna for lunch most days, and subbed most of my junk food with nuts and berries trail mix. Depression symptoms improved significantly. I read that processed food contributes to inflammation, which I have in spades, so I started cooking from scratch as much as possible. Inflammatory progression significantly slowed. I became diabetic, so I subbed green beans for noodles and rice, and combined with medication I've lost over 50 pounds and reversed fatty liver disease and sleep apnea, even though my thyroid is inert. My quality of life has definitely improved by eating for nutrition more than for pleasure. I don't ignore emotional needs, holiday rituals, comfort foods, etc., But by making my default foods nutritionally dense, I am able to mitigate many of my accumulated health problems. This year I've added weekly salmon and more variety of veg and micronutrients, such as blue cheese on airfried sweet potato fries, and mushrooms in my marinara. My brain function is improving, and I managed to overdose on vitamin d, which a prescription level consumption could not get me into an acceptable range years ago. So, I've reversed a vitamin deficiency. I love trying new food now too see what I can fix next. Excellent discussion, fellas. By the way, I'm a Gen X'er who started developing severe health issues in my twenties. Be well.
@@Temporary-nd5tb Humans are evolved from hunters and gatherers. It only makes sense that their diet is good for us, too. There is a Doctor who has MS and did a TED talk about how she helped cure her symptoms by using the hunter/gatherer diet.
Excellent. I started learning about Food As Medicine from Hindu's & Ayurveda, had a hippie Auntie who went to India, always got to know the Hindi people around me, ect... It absolutely works! A combo of Turmeric/Curcumin/Blk Pepper Oil is more effective for overall inflammation than anything I'v ever tried, even medication. I'v got practically everyone in my family on it. And a really good pro/prebiotic a few times a week will help keep the immune system strong.
Fantastic episode guys. Good work! These types of topics are what we all need. You can’t live without eating. We all need this info, getting pros who know more than all of the general public to tell us without a (message) just honest facts is beneficial to every single human being.
Max, you mentioned that you take fish oil for DHA instead of flax seed. But what stops you from taking algae oil?. I hope you know that the fish don't produce omega 3, fish get the omega 3 from consuming algae. Why not cut the middle men and save on resources?.
Timely! My mom (93) is suffering from h pylori right now and aside from the extremely uncomfortable physical symptoms, the effect on her mind has been profound. She is recovering, albeit slowly, and as she does I can see her thinking clear up along with it.
I’m sorry for you, but at some point it is normal to simply die and I think sadly we do have a very unhealthy relation with death. Maybe because I nearly die many times because of a chronic issue when I was young. But at that age you should focus on making the last moment of your mother as painless as possible and let her leave surround by people that she loves.
There are programs through Food Link and EBT (federally funded) that have food trucks filled with fresh foods, milk, eggs, raw honey, etc. The trucks go to apartment complexes and other places where poor people live. I love the fresh food, the convenience (easy to carry), and the low prices. So there are programs around the country that bridge that gap.
Great podcast, that makes a fantastic argument for good, old common sense! Unfortunately, common sense doesn't seem to be all that common anymore. I will soon be 71 years old. Growing up my Mom feed me and my siblings the standard "balanced diet" that she was taught back in high school in the 1930's! We had an animal based protein (beef, pork, chicken or fish), a starch (potatoes, rice or some other), a vegetable and a salad for roughage and digestion. We all grew up healthy and strong with no weight issues. Even today I am 5'9" tall, weigh 155lbs., and I feel great! My doctor tells me to keep doing whatever it is I'm doing. I was also happy to hear the guest say he had no problem with frying with lard. i switched to lard quite a few years ago after reading that pork fat is a fat the the human body is designed to actually be able to digest!
I am trained as a physicist, working in the field of clinical trails as a software engineer. I have always troubles with these discussions where common sense, even though based on some best effort studies, is the only measure of truth. In my opinion, medical science is in many aspects still in a pre Francis Bacon mode. I could fell Neil having some issues with that, however, I guess he is just a perfect gentleman…. Which is btw a good thing.
after giving up refined sugar for some years, i had a one-off jam scone and experienced suicidal depression ~ never again! one thing to consider, everybody's body is different. ps: totally agree with guest regarding not isolating ("refining") vitamins; many are not digested well like that.
I would say that not being able to eat even a small amount of refined sugar without suicidal depression is extremely abnormal. I’d be concerned about why that happened beyond “sugar bad”
Great podcast. My perspective: You need to be healthy to eat a healthy diet. Use the dieting tools (keto, imf..) to get there. Consider bioavailability over ideology, antinutrients, fermented, non processed foods when figuring out what works for you and when to eat. Ultra high processed shifts the cost from food to healthcare.
Think of our body like a laboratory that walks around. Anything you add or subtract from the mix will definitely change how it feels to be human. This idea of eating and drinking well enough you may have a chance gives me hope for future generations...including my own.
Frozen veggies are as nutrition as fresh as long as there are no additions to them. And they are often cheaper. And you can add your own herbs and spices.
I've worked in community mental health for 22 years. I see people every day who are living sedentary lives, eating highly processed foods and feeling horrible. The majority want a pill to fix everything, and spend much of their lives trying to find the magic combination of pharmaceuticals that just doesn't exist. As Not A Doctor, I can only suggest lifestyle and diet changes, but have to refer people back to their doctor to talk about medications. In all but a few rare cases, the doctor changes or adds to the list of medications, but seldom make lifestyle and dietary recommendations to address any mental health symptoms. And, of course, people are more likely to listen to their doctor than me, Not A Doctor.
Grain causes inflammation throughout the body. Grains include wheat, rye, oats, corn, rice, and other seeds of grasses (monocots). Cows can eat grain and grass because they ferment in their stomachs, humans do not ferment foods and cannot digest grain or grass.
How can you have a discussion about the gut-brain axis and not discuss the microbiome ? Insipient and in the famous words of Inigo Montoya , “inconceivable.” Mr. Tyson , we need to talk. 🤘🏻
Actually human canines are most likely not linked to meat consumption. Many frugivores have canines far larger than modern humans and yet live in trees eating mostly fruit. These teeth can be used for fighting and intimidating. In reality our tiny canines have actually reduced in size regardless of increased meat intake. For comparison see Australopithecus teeth.
I had several traumatic brain injuries, and now I have Parkinson's, so I've been very careful about what I eat, when I eat it, and how much I eat. It makes a huge impact on my Parkinson's and it allows me to function fairly well.
Powerful conversation with all making important contributions. A friend who worked at Stanford Medical for years pointed out, "Do everything you can to eliminate and reduce inflammation." Possibly why the 82 mg daily dose of aspirin is indicated in mature adults? Thanks.
I disagree with the argument that because our evolutionary ancestors did it we should do it too. It's true that cooked meat probably allowed humans to evolve bigger brains. This doesn't mean though that cooked meat is good for us. Those ancestors lived on average 30-40 years. That means that they likely didn't have the chance to develop any of the problems that have been associated with meat consumption, like heart disease and cancer. The cooked meat delivered calories quickly and concentrated to our ancestor's bodies, giving them extra calories to spare for brain growth. But drag racers aren't thought of as cars that will last you ten years and 200k miles. They're cars that will perform exceptionally in very demanding circumstances, but they won't last, and they won't be good for driving in the street. The fact that something got us here doesn't necessarily have to do with how good it is. It only means that it performed in such a way to get our ancestors through challenging times. Great episode by the way. The info about evening fasting was very helpful. Thanks!
Food toxicity is a term I hadn't heard before, but it is so true, especially when portion sizes get out of control. I've started seeing and treating my body like a car. There's no point in adding fuel to the tank if I haven't spent the energy, otherwise, I will overflow or burst. If I know I'm going to a restaurant or having a high calorie meal, except for water, my food intake is restricted to that point in the day.
You can find research going both ways. Show me the metadata that goes over all of the research papers. Because then you'll see that it's mainly about how many calories are producing. Let's get Dr Mike Israetel from Renaissance periodization in here
😢I have to absolutely buy the cheapest food available, yay dementia amd death !!😮 Lets face it people we are struggling in all areas of life. Our corporate owned political system and their complete disregard for human life and dignity has doomed us. Prove me wrong. PLEASE prove me wrong!
It's a millennial problem because Neil deGrasse Tyson is a badass over here, and he never does anything wrong, and he has all the answers. All the time. No ideas for how to fix anything, he just revels in the knowledge that he's better than everyone else.
People are seeing two suns in the sky Neil can you please help on what's going on with that u can look up what iam talking about your self LOVE THE SHOW KEEP THEM COMING
great discussion! I would love to see this discussion with Prof. Tim Spector...he has a similar approach but he is probably above Max in terms of knowledge and tests
Im 64. My grandparents diet was the one I've gone back to. Back in the 20th century, so much of what hes discussing never existed (illnesses) and they also worked hard (exercise). I definitely feel that our diets are to blame. What concerns me is the modified food that's being sold to us. Its not the same as their food... Love this gentleman and his message.
🥥 coconut oil is also supposedly good to help prevent getting alzheimers and dementia. Tastes fairly good and less likely to cause prostate cancer supposedly than fish oil capsules.
Access to Any of the really healthy foods you mention is VERY EXPENSIVE. I've been in a nursing facility for more than 2 years, and Not ONE of the foods you explain has ever been served here . I've always been poor, usually on food stamps, even working full time. I ate as much healthy food as I could afford, but it was always a splurge I had to save up for. Almost all the inmates here are here because of various dementiae, and because they can't afford to live anywhere else, and/or have no family or friends who could take care of them. I took care of myself for 50 years, even with multiple disabilities, until my apartment of 17 years was sold. Rents had doubled, 75% of low-income housing had been bulldozed to make room for new condos Is there Any way to create a healthful diet on minimum wage or less? I'm 70,too late for me, but I have young friends and family who don't have much money. Is there any hope for them?
Neil, you might want to look at the Zoe nutrition research project out of Kings college UK. They’re working in collaboration with Mass General Hospital and some others.
The guest expert says at about 28:47 that taurine is ONLY available via an animal diet. This is not true, seaweed is a plant source of taurine, i.e nori sheets you get at the store... It's frustrating when "experts" disseminate misinformation
California makes the avocados but we don't get them any cheaper. We mostly get the imports. Cali really doesnt sell to itself unless your at a farmers market or spend your own water. Not fun.
Everytime I hear info like this (and a lot of what the comments say) my brain concludes with: So, to live healthily we would need more of the energy that an 8h+ workday is eating up, because that's the main reason we don't move enough, don't learn enough and eat quick processed foods. As for the point of veganism...I can see that point from an evolutionary standpoint when it comes to meat and eggs, because that's what we've encountered even 60k years ago. However I think the amount of lactose intolerant people speak to how unnatural that part is to us as a species (and I'm saying this while eating a cream cheese sandwich). I also find the genetic obesity thing interesting. I 100% believe this is a thing in the sense that there are literally illnesses that make you grow fat, but since mostly women get those illnesses their treatment aren't covered by healthcare and there is very little research out there compared to illnesses men tend to have more. Those illnesses creating an obese body as a risk factor and the lack of care for them leave women in the dust medically in my opinion.
Well here’s the argument some people that choose a vegan diet: we don’t want to force animals into a captive life with a much shorter lifespan just for our gain. We are smart enough as a species we can find a way to live a life with torturing and enslaving the other animals we share this planet with, and if not, I’m fine with not maximizing my own life on the backs of others. I’m not against using animals after they have live a full natural life though. I’ve elected to donate my body to science and organs those that might need them if they are still usable. It’s all about trying to lessen your impact on those in which we share this planet.
Are these guy's experts regarding the brain and the gut microbiome? No I'll take Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulseiwicz and his science backed book "Fiber Fueled" and its information for the win. Also Neurologist's Dr. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai who are The co directors of the Alheimers Prevention Program at Loma Linda University and authors of the "Alzheimer's Solution". They all have more degrees than a thermostat in this particular subject👍
Yeah lol and unlike most other topics Neil is neither the best example nor the most knowledgeable haha so good one to sit out for him 😂 love you tho Neil
I agree..✔...but while Neil allowed his quests talk....Co-host > Chuck interrupted too much, trying to be funny. I clicked on this Video because I wanted to learn more about > Dementia & Diet > What impacts your brain health. > Time was wasted making a few too many 'Jokes.' > That time could have used to relay more important information. > Sometimes.....too many quests > are just that....Too many.
The unfortunate side effect of Neil, Chuck and Gary not knowing the subject matter was that the guest got away with presenting misleading information, and Chuck felt like he had to joke twice as much to stay a part of the conversation.
Remember that Max Lugavere has a background in film and psychology - not medicine or nutrition. He is a "wellness influencer." It's important to point out that interaction with Max's website or work will instantly result in your being bombarded with ads for supplements, gadgets, treatments, and more books. He has celebrated endorsements from Dr. Oz and Mark Hyman - which may "wow" the common public but I would hope that the StarTalk audience would know differently.
It is also important to remember that during this podcast, while Max’s books were referenced as part of his work, this was not an infomercial for his “products”. The information is what is important during this engagement, not his potential for making money after the fact. If that were the case then everyone who stands to make money off of others should not be trusted. He does not claim to be a medical professional, he is simply providing evidence to support an approach to eating that includes a well balanced, minimally processed diet. What, if anything, is wrong with that? There were no plugs for supplements, or diet plans, or exercise equipment. Just information.
@@jakobmorningstar bs dude, Neil let another grifter on and you're all getting grifted by him. Thanks @Srfingfreak I was watching this and heard the guy run over Neils first question. Pulled up wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Lugavere and boom the easiest con to spot. It's incredible how bad star talk has gotten lately. I've gotten literal gambling ads read by chuck and now they just bring on these wellness idiots. This should be taken as insult to Star Talks fan base. I thought this show was about science but then they bring these complete fakes on. I liked Neil this is so sad now I've gotta dig on everyone they have on the show :(
The bottom line is the information he is putting forth is truth and real research that is more or less common sense. Hunter gatherers are healthier and eating an American diet is going to lead to illness, that are avoidable with a healthier diet.
That's an unfortunate consequence of the new way of internet life. More people than ever are trying to sell you something. btw -- Max is brilliant regardless of what is his background.
I thought this was great! I'm currently doing my PhD in the gut-brain axis; I've met Felice Jacka from the food and mood center and she is amazing. Truly a pioneer in the space of nutritional psychiatry, especially as it pertains to the microbiome. Lots of research emerging to suggest the Alzheimer's is a mitochondrial and metabolic disease more than anything, "type 3 diabetes" is how some researchers refer to it now.
My family loves your podcast and this one hit home for my 11 year old son who loves both quantum physics, astrophysics and cooking. Thank you Max for sharing all. You set my brilliant son on another path that will benefit him and the rest of the family greatly.
Nice though unusual to see an astrophysicist moving into this field, its a very big area, and it seems for me after some years researching this topic, to be critical to understand it on a cellular level, to end up with having the knowledge to make your own adjustments. I do follow most of your great explainers and videos, really appreciate them all. I love the combination of professionalism and brilliant easy understandable humor, which always get me to laugh (that's healthy too):-) So a big thank you for what you are doing from here. (Denmark).
There honestly aren't enough hours in the day to devote to this subject. I've read dozens of research papers from medical journalists over the years devoted to the relationship between processed goods and health and it's absolutely ASTOUNDING what our food is doing to us. Almost any malady that isn't genetic can be traced back to the type of diet that was consumed and it almost always relates to products that were promoted as being "heart healthy" 20 to 30 years ago. For instance: they told us Crisco was good for us when it was invented and that stuff is made from crystallized cottonseed oil (cris - crystallized / co - cotton). I mean, we may as well be frying our food in paint thinner.
Yeah, 90% of the food sold in grocery stores in the US is pure garbage and should be illegal. Our processed foods are killing us (not to mention all the plastic they are packaged in)!
Anything that is not natural the body doesn’t recognize nor can it properly assimilate. We have adulterated the food so much it can’t even be seen as actual food. The most natural diet for a human aka a herbivore is an unrefined, unprocessed raw plant based diet. Eating anything else with the exception of mushrooms will eventually lead your body to disease and premature death
From my personal research his emphasis on the inclusion of animal products in diet being so critical is simply at odds with large bodies of research. There may be some molecules that are less common in plants, but there are far more molecules found in plants not found in animal products and often times the plants are required to offset the many negative affects of meats.
I like the implications of this episode, which is that you don't need to be academically trained to be knowledgeable and ask the right questions and hunt for the answers.
Thank You for your comment and the reminder that curiosity and intelligence does not always travel hand in hand with academic training. FYI. I'am the creative producer of this particular podcast as well as co host.😊
I can personally attest to how diet can affect mental health. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 15 years ago, and had been on the same medication all that time. Last year, I changed my diet completely, cutting out all ultra-processed foods, focusing on eating more raw fruits and vegetables, healthy oils, beans, fish, and lean meat twice a week. Within 10 months, my energy has improved, I've lost nearly 24 kilograms, and the most amazing thing is that my mood swings, which I was still able to feel even with the medication, had been suppressed, and aren't nearly as extreme as they used to be. In fact, I have not felt hypomanic this summer at all yet, which is still incredible to me. Great show this week. I really appreciate your variety of guests and topics.
This is an amazing episode!! We couldn't agree more - nutrition is wildly impactful for mental health, and we are stoked to see it becoming a more mainstream topic. Thanks for taking the time to break down some of these complex concepts!!
I don’t know if anyone has ever looked into this, but most of the people I know who has gotten dementia, have been the nicest people. Not just normal nice, I’m talking extremely nice people.
I loved this episode. Max was great, and he needs to come back for a second edition. My only regret is that he gave a partial list of beneficial foods but was cut off. I would like to hear what other foods he has found were useful, and why.
The main guiding principle of Max's advice: reduce inflammation in the body through proper food and lifestyle choices. It's inflammation that's harming the brain, he said. In case anyone missed that or needed the reminder. Thanks, guys.
Hearing Chuck Nice suggest we should hunt our groceries "Chase your food!' was a hilarious moment! When you think about it there's a kernel of wisdom in that humor, Thanks for the laughs Chuck!
The worst snack foods are usually right next to checkout, or in aisles nearest checkout, no effort to find. Healthy stuff usually way back along edges of store. Having junk food moving through the store like a mobile sushi boat - I like that idea! though probably dangerous.
Probably one of if not the best episodes - its tangible and pretty much guaranteed that every viewer knows someone affected by dementia even if by a few degrees of separation
I have a genetic marker for a higher-than-average likelihood of developing early-onset Alzheimer's and it worries me every day bc I have brain fog, memory problems, and recently struggle with my speech and remembering--let alone using--appropriate words. 😔 I appreciate this video so much, and its emphasis on this being a problem for Millenials and "young" people instead of just the elderly. We really do have to be conscientious of this and proactive.
Chuck makes this show great. The others are interesting, educational, thought provoking and entertaining. But Chuck pulls it all together with wit and wisdom. 😂😅🤣
DHA and EPA fats are actually produced primarily by marine algae (seaweed and diatoms), and are subsequently eaten and bioaccumulated by fish. There are algae supplements that could be used to gain these compounds from a vegetarian source.
great to hear! there was a lot of subtle anti-vegan sentiment from the other speakers ("that's why we have canines"?? - even though MOST of our teeth are better suited for grinding fruit/veg/grains) so i'm glad to hear that there are bioavailable sources of DHA & EPA for non meat eaters
Yeah. There is ongoing debate in the plant based community about whether we should supplement it or not. Some docs do some don’t. But in no way do we need to eat fish nor does or prove that we are carnivores. Even omnivores should be using algae and not fish oil if they are going to supplement.
@AnnoyingNewsletters - Exercise also helps a lot even though in the grip of depression, you do not want to move. Remember that depression is a brain condition of the neurotransmitters, FREQUENTLY inherited. Meds help correct that. You cannot eat lots of serotonin to help your brain because, as Dr Tyson pointed out, eating a nutrient does not mean that your body will use it where you want it to go. There is something called the "blood-brain barrier" that prevents lots of things from entering the brain, dietary serotonin being one of those things.
Again an amazing guest/expert in a field. This show never gets stale. It is rare to see Neil being this much silent XD, but Max had convincing facts as answers. Good eye opener for diet cult following.
I am no expert, but the guy sounds exactly like every other self-help diet pusher. He basically has the exact same spiel as those promoting carnivore or other diets. He may not be hard-pushing any particular diet, but he did mention the one he adheres to whilst subtly shaming every other one basically the whole time. So I'm guessing he's pushing something along the lines of "your diet is killing you, so buy my book and/or listen to my podcast"? Which I guess is every self-help diet pusher now that I think about it. This whole thing was pretty hard to listen to. So many times I was wondering why none of them was questioning any of this. I get that a guest needs an opportunity to talk about their "expertise", but there was a ton of technical nonsense with no substance and non sequiturs abound. Even when Neil finally pressed him multiple times about one thing in particular, the guy does not actually answer the question. See if you can catch it: 37:01-40:50. If you miss it: he never makes the connection that "ultra-processed" foods are bad for the brain, he only asserts being fat is bad for the brain. Which, spoiler: people can get fat on almost any type of food. After all, fat people have existed long before "ultra-processed" foods existed.
@@roberth721 Correlation does not imply causation. While I agree that there is a lot of "food" out there that is barely better than cardboard nutritionally, he is exactly the same as what he purportedly attacks here: provides little sustenance with which to support his assertions.
True, correlation doesn't necessarily mean causation, but it does suggest an area that needs study. At least to eliminate causes. And as you said in your first sentence, you're no expert, neither am I. I'm just trying to absorb as much information as possible in the subject.
Points to consider, uncomfortable though they may be: 1. From a strictly evolutionary point of view, once your children have reached maturity (say, you're 40-45 years old), genetic health factors that appear only at old age are irrelevant. How healthy we are at 70 has never had anything to do with genetic success. Which brings us to: 2. Telomeres (look it up) and cancer. You run out of telomeres, your chances of cancer go up. This is another age-related factor/ 3. Processed foods are part of what make 8 billion humans possible. No processed foods mean some people will face famine, and those people will be brown-skinned equatorial people. 4. "Conventional" (not organic) and GMO food production also are a part of what makes 8 billion people possible. All-organic means that that some people will face... you get the idea. 5. 3 and 4 above mean that eliminating "conventional"/GMO/processed foods will cause famine and death along well-defined racial, geographic and economic class-based lines. 6. Chronic overfishing has make one of the healthiest food choices (seafood) a luxury, where it used to be a mainstream staple. Modern healthy diets are the realm of the rich and the white. Whether intended or not, that's the way it is working out. Replies of accusations of classism or racism can F right off. I'm talking current reality, not advocacy of how we got this way.
Thank you gents for having me! This conversation was a pleasure to have. I hope it helps many.
It was great. Thank you!
Thank you
Excellent information, particularly about the benefits of animal proteins. Well done.
Hmm. Real food doesn't have labels. It's just food
Great points and pretty well explained, but I wished they had asked some more difficult questions, like for example
regarding the whole talk about maximizing protein intake what about the people in the Blue Zones (areas with the highest concentration of people over 100 years old) all around the world that don't eat a lot of meat?
What they have in common is that their diet is around 80% plant based. Given this fact how can maximizing protein intake increase longevity/be healthy?
Since my teens I had depression and anxiety. I'm now 76. A few years ago I realized that my anxiety was actually dehydration and could be relieved by a slug of water. A few months later I discovered that my depression was actually "hanger." I also discovered that eating carbs was like eating Chinese food is alleged to be: I would be hungry again soon. So I eat real cheese on sourdough or eggs or, recently, grass fed meat.
I had a head injury several years ago when I lived in Cleveland. Concerned about my brain health, I started looking for a way to enhance that. Knowing ZERO about functional medicine, I found “brain health” as one of the concerns covered by the Center for Functional Medicine at Cleveland Clinic. I did not know until I got to my first appt that it was about 80 percent about diet. They gave me a way of eating that was super-easy to follow. Avoid processed foods. Greatly reduce sugar consumption (stop eating dessert every damned day). Greatly reduce starches to about 1/2 a cup a day. Stop eating bread. Eat lots of greens and vegetables. INCREASE healthy fats. Protein rich. I weighed 203 at the time. Pre-diabetic. GERD. Nine months later, and to this day, I weigh 135. Normal glucose. My GERD went away. Sleeping better. I mean. People who witnessed the change was asking, “how did you do that?” And it is EASY.
Fantastic. I had a similar experience getting rid of GERD.
very much my story eight yrs ago? Age 80 at time….stop eating sugars,breads, starches, bad oils etc. same as you. Read an article re hidden additives and preservative hidden in our food that are poisoning us was an eye opener and a possible resolution to my own health issues. One day …
emptied hse of 99% pre packaged foods. Put myself on whole foods, mostly plant based and found I had adopted an intermittent fasting plan….ate two meals a day, dropped fifty lbs. all med with exception of thyroid med. Now…89 and walking 2.5-3.5 m in morning. Hv no problems with foods now. Think i’d be dead without my UA-cam docs!🥳
Yes, you’re close to eating a Paleo diet when you remove all the processed foods, avoid sugars, avoid the breads the whites and concentrate on eating fresh fruits, vegetables, fish, poultry, and meats
Goodness people are so ADDICTED to sugar! But it really only takes 2-3wks to get past the addiction. That's a mole-hill not a mountain in the scheme of things.
What kind of protein do you typically have?
this is why I'm drastically changing my diet now at 34. cut out all processed foods, only eating meat eggs and some plant foods, a little dairy and coffee sparingly. cutting out grains has helped my gut so much, i have energy and I'm finally losing weight that needs to be lost.
@clemfandango6897 - Dairy products are our biggest source of calcium. If you cut back on it, you must substitute other calcium-rich foods. For more enthralling nutrition information, see the PBS series, "Food - Delicious Science". It will help you a lot and is fun to watch.
What would be grains?
Over a decade ago, I read that nuts, tuna, and greens give you the nutrients your brain needs to produce happy chemicals. My depression responded negatively to medication therapy. I started eating salads every other day, tuna for lunch most days, and subbed most of my junk food with nuts and berries trail mix. Depression symptoms improved significantly. I read that processed food contributes to inflammation, which I have in spades, so I started cooking from scratch as much as possible. Inflammatory progression significantly slowed. I became diabetic, so I subbed green beans for noodles and rice, and combined with medication I've lost over 50 pounds and reversed fatty liver disease and sleep apnea, even though my thyroid is inert. My quality of life has definitely improved by eating for nutrition more than for pleasure. I don't ignore emotional needs, holiday rituals, comfort foods, etc., But by making my default foods nutritionally dense, I am able to mitigate many of my accumulated health problems. This year I've added weekly salmon and more variety of veg and micronutrients, such as blue cheese on airfried sweet potato fries, and mushrooms in my marinara. My brain function is improving, and I managed to overdose on vitamin d, which a prescription level consumption could not get me into an acceptable range years ago. So, I've reversed a vitamin deficiency. I love trying new food now too see what I can fix next. Excellent discussion, fellas. By the way, I'm a Gen X'er who started developing severe health issues in my twenties. Be well.
What an inspiring story! Where did you read about nuts and tuna for helping with depression?
@@Temporary-nd5tb don't remember, probably some magazine from the checkout stand. Could have been online. Good luck. Be well.
@@Temporary-nd5tb Humans are evolved from hunters and gatherers. It only makes sense that their diet is good for us, too. There is a Doctor who has MS and did a TED talk about how she helped cure her symptoms by using the hunter/gatherer diet.
There are books out there about it.@@Temporary-nd5tb
Excellent. I started learning about Food As Medicine from Hindu's & Ayurveda, had a hippie Auntie who went to India, always got to know the Hindi people around me, ect... It absolutely works! A combo of Turmeric/Curcumin/Blk Pepper Oil is more effective for overall inflammation than anything I'v ever tried, even medication. I'v got practically everyone in my family on it. And a really good pro/prebiotic a few times a week will help keep the immune system strong.
Fantastic episode guys. Good work!
These types of topics are what we all need.
You can’t live without eating. We all need this info, getting pros who know more than all of the general public to tell us without a (message) just honest facts is beneficial to every single human being.
Neil and Chuck for 2024
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Mine too
A woke narcissist and Chuck. I'll pass.
Max, you mentioned that you take fish oil for DHA instead of flax seed. But what stops you from taking algae oil?. I hope you know that the fish don't produce omega 3, fish get the omega 3 from consuming algae. Why not cut the middle men and save on resources?.
Timely! My mom (93) is suffering from h pylori right now and aside from the extremely uncomfortable physical symptoms, the effect on her mind has been profound. She is recovering, albeit slowly, and as she does I can see her thinking clear up along with it.
I’m sorry for you, but at some point it is normal to simply die and I think sadly we do have a very unhealthy relation with death. Maybe because I nearly die many times because of a chronic issue when I was young. But at that age you should focus on making the last moment of your mother as painless as possible and let her leave surround by people that she loves.
42 years type 1 diabetic, I know if when hypoglycemic I eat until I feel better, I've already eaten way too much.
There are programs through Food Link and EBT (federally funded) that have food trucks filled with fresh foods, milk, eggs, raw honey, etc. The trucks go to apartment complexes and other places where poor people live. I love the fresh food, the convenience (easy to carry), and the low prices. So there are programs around the country that bridge that gap.
Great podcast, that makes a fantastic argument for good, old common sense! Unfortunately, common sense doesn't seem to be all that common anymore. I will soon be 71 years old. Growing up my Mom feed me and my siblings the standard "balanced diet" that she was taught back in high school in the 1930's! We had an animal based protein (beef, pork, chicken or fish), a starch (potatoes, rice or some other), a vegetable and a salad for roughage and digestion. We all grew up healthy and strong with no weight issues. Even today I am 5'9" tall, weigh 155lbs., and I feel great! My doctor tells me to keep doing whatever it is I'm doing.
I was also happy to hear the guest say he had no problem with frying with lard. i switched to lard quite a few years ago after reading that pork fat is a fat the the human body is designed to actually be able to digest!
I am trained as a physicist, working in the field of clinical trails as a software engineer. I have always troubles with these discussions where common sense, even though based on some best effort studies, is the only measure of truth. In my opinion, medical science is in many aspects still in a pre Francis Bacon mode. I could fell Neil having some issues with that, however, I guess he is just a perfect gentleman…. Which is btw a good thing.
after giving up refined sugar for some years, i had a one-off jam scone and experienced suicidal depression ~ never again!
one thing to consider, everybody's body is different.
ps: totally agree with guest regarding not isolating ("refining") vitamins; many are not digested well like that.
I would say that not being able to eat even a small amount of refined sugar without suicidal depression is extremely abnormal. I’d be concerned about why that happened beyond “sugar bad”
ONE OF THE BEST EPISODES IN RECENT HISTORY!! VERY INFORMATIVE AND HELPFUL. THANKS 😂😂
In Portugal we have a saying: “Breakfast as a king, lunch as a prince and dine as a pauper.” 👌🏼
Veganism is more about fighting against factory farming and improving the planet's health.
Keep on Chucking! Love your comment on hunting for your snacks!!
Great podcast. My perspective: You need to be healthy to eat a healthy diet. Use the dieting tools (keto, imf..) to get there. Consider bioavailability over ideology, antinutrients, fermented, non processed foods when figuring out what works for you and when to eat.
Ultra high processed shifts the cost from food to healthcare.
Good point! As they say, "Pay the farmer or pay the doctor."
Think of our body like a laboratory that walks around. Anything you add or subtract from the mix will definitely change how it feels to be human. This idea of eating and drinking well enough you may have a chance gives me hope for future generations...including my own.
Comedy n education helps in assimilation and antiboring! Thanks to neil n chucks!
Great show, I appreciate the educational discussion.
My favorite part of the interview is unintended. The guest is describing delicious junk food, and the YT algorithm slips in a 5 second KFC commercial.
Thank you Max.. great information!
Frozen veggies are as nutrition as fresh as long as there are no additions to them. And they are often cheaper. And you can add your own herbs and spices.
I've worked in community mental health for 22 years. I see people every day who are living sedentary lives, eating highly processed foods and feeling horrible. The majority want a pill to fix everything, and spend much of their lives trying to find the magic combination of pharmaceuticals that just doesn't exist.
As Not A Doctor, I can only suggest lifestyle and diet changes, but have to refer people back to their doctor to talk about medications. In all but a few rare cases, the doctor changes or adds to the list of medications, but seldom make lifestyle and dietary recommendations to address any mental health symptoms.
And, of course, people are more likely to listen to their doctor than me, Not A Doctor.
So when do we get to see the Max Lugavere vs Mayim Bialik debate on veganism?
Grain causes inflammation throughout the body. Grains include wheat, rye, oats, corn, rice, and other seeds of grasses (monocots). Cows can eat grain and grass because they ferment in their stomachs, humans do not ferment foods and cannot digest grain or grass.
Thank you for asking the how and why questions, Neil. It's key for consumers to understand and remember the mechanisms behind the effects.
How can you have a discussion about the gut-brain axis and not discuss the microbiome ? Insipient and in the famous words of Inigo Montoya , “inconceivable.” Mr. Tyson , we need to talk. 🤘🏻
It's impressive that Chuck is getting super smart.😂
I recall when the show started😢.
Well done pal. 👏
Actually human canines are most likely not linked to meat consumption. Many frugivores have canines far larger than modern humans and yet live in trees eating mostly fruit. These teeth can be used for fighting and intimidating. In reality our tiny canines have actually reduced in size regardless of increased meat intake. For comparison see Australopithecus teeth.
Thank you
I had several traumatic brain injuries, and now I have Parkinson's, so I've been very careful about what I eat, when I eat it, and how much I eat. It makes a huge impact on my Parkinson's and it allows me to function fairly well.
Powerful conversation with all making important contributions. A friend who worked at Stanford Medical for years pointed out, "Do everything you can to eliminate and reduce inflammation." Possibly why the 82 mg daily dose of aspirin is indicated in mature adults? Thanks.
Daily aspirin is no longer recommended as I understand it.
@@susankeith326 Agreed - not recommended for older folks as it can promote stomach and intestinal bleeding.
I disagree with the argument that because our evolutionary ancestors did it we should do it too. It's true that cooked meat probably allowed humans to evolve bigger brains. This doesn't mean though that cooked meat is good for us. Those ancestors lived on average 30-40 years. That means that they likely didn't have the chance to develop any of the problems that have been associated with meat consumption, like heart disease and cancer.
The cooked meat delivered calories quickly and concentrated to our ancestor's bodies, giving them extra calories to spare for brain growth. But drag racers aren't thought of as cars that will last you ten years and 200k miles. They're cars that will perform exceptionally in very demanding circumstances, but they won't last, and they won't be good for driving in the street.
The fact that something got us here doesn't necessarily have to do with how good it is. It only means that it performed in such a way to get our ancestors through challenging times.
Great episode by the way. The info about evening fasting was very helpful. Thanks!
You would be very very surprised to know that young people are so obsessed with aging and future. This is definitely a very important topic im 21.
Food toxicity is a term I hadn't heard before, but it is so true, especially when portion sizes get out of control.
I've started seeing and treating my body like a car. There's no point in adding fuel to the tank if I haven't spent the energy, otherwise, I will overflow or burst.
If I know I'm going to a restaurant or having a high calorie meal, except for water, my food intake is restricted to that point in the day.
You can find research going both ways. Show me the metadata that goes over all of the research papers. Because then you'll see that it's mainly about how many calories are producing. Let's get Dr Mike Israetel from Renaissance periodization in here
😢I have to absolutely buy the cheapest food available, yay dementia amd death !!😮 Lets face it people we are struggling in all areas of life. Our corporate owned political system and their complete disregard for human life and dignity has doomed us. Prove me wrong. PLEASE prove me wrong!
MAX you are a brainstorm!!! Thank you!!!
It's a millennial problem because Neil deGrasse Tyson is a badass over here, and he never does anything wrong, and he has all the answers. All the time. No ideas for how to fix anything, he just revels in the knowledge that he's better than everyone else.
People are seeing two suns in the sky Neil can you please help on what's going on with that u can look up what iam talking about your self LOVE THE SHOW KEEP THEM COMING
I had potato chips fried in avocado oil once, they're incredible!
great discussion! I would love to see this discussion with Prof. Tim Spector...he has a similar approach but he is probably above Max in terms of knowledge and tests
The Mediterranean diet has been recognized as very beneficial for a long time.
Oranges do not contain collagen, I believe Chuck was referring to the fact that oranges help the production of collagen.
MAX, you are phenomenal, thank you
Max Lugavere had excellent information.
Im 64. My grandparents diet was the one I've gone back to. Back in the 20th century, so much of what hes discussing never existed (illnesses) and they also worked hard (exercise). I definitely feel that our diets are to blame. What concerns me is the modified food that's being sold to us. Its not the same as their food...
Love this gentleman and his message.
How do you do research without using standard research criterior?
🥥 coconut oil is also supposedly good to help prevent getting alzheimers and dementia. Tastes fairly good and less likely to cause prostate cancer supposedly than fish oil capsules.
Hello Neil, Chuck and Gary
Did you wake up feeling like woman today Neil or a giraffe? Its all science right? 😂
Grain fed cattel need vitiman B12 shoots to give you the B12
Access to Any of the really healthy foods you mention is VERY EXPENSIVE. I've been in a nursing facility for more than 2 years, and Not ONE of the foods you explain has ever been served here . I've always been poor, usually on food stamps, even working full time. I ate as much healthy food as I could afford, but it was always a splurge I had to save up for.
Almost all the inmates here are here because of various dementiae, and because they can't afford to live anywhere else, and/or have no family or friends who could take care of them. I took care of myself for 50 years, even with multiple disabilities, until my apartment of 17 years was sold. Rents had doubled, 75% of low-income housing had been bulldozed to make room for new condos
Is there Any way to create a healthful diet on minimum wage or less? I'm 70,too late for me, but I have young friends and family who don't have much money. Is there any hope for them?
Dry beans are some of the cheapest, healthful foods you can eat. Packed with protein and fiber, very satiating.
Neil, you might want to look at the Zoe nutrition research project out of Kings college UK. They’re working in collaboration with Mass General Hospital and some others.
Good episode. Informative and useful. Thanks! Now I know to eat lits of avocados and avoid ultra processed food.
The guest expert says at about 28:47 that taurine is ONLY available via an animal diet. This is not true, seaweed is a plant source of taurine, i.e nori sheets you get at the store... It's frustrating when "experts" disseminate misinformation
One day that food will be much harder and more expensive, if we have a food crisis, you’ll only be able to eat a normal amount or maybe once a day.
87% of depression is due to lifestyle choices. Yes, what you eat is a lifestyle choice for MOST people
Wonderful video
California makes the avocados but we don't get them any cheaper. We mostly get the imports. Cali really doesnt sell to itself unless your at a farmers market or spend your own water. Not fun.
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Avocados
Eggs, egg yolk
Fatty fish
EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY..."YOU KNOW THE THING".THANKS ONE AND ALL.
Everytime I hear info like this (and a lot of what the comments say) my brain concludes with: So, to live healthily we would need more of the energy that an 8h+ workday is eating up, because that's the main reason we don't move enough, don't learn enough and eat quick processed foods.
As for the point of veganism...I can see that point from an evolutionary standpoint when it comes to meat and eggs, because that's what we've encountered even 60k years ago. However I think the amount of lactose intolerant people speak to how unnatural that part is to us as a species (and I'm saying this while eating a cream cheese sandwich).
I also find the genetic obesity thing interesting. I 100% believe this is a thing in the sense that there are literally illnesses that make you grow fat, but since mostly women get those illnesses their treatment aren't covered by healthcare and there is very little research out there compared to illnesses men tend to have more. Those illnesses creating an obese body as a risk factor and the lack of care for them leave women in the dust medically in my opinion.
I love ❤ about what you are doing
They are high very high in nitrates
Discussing the confusion about all the Netflix documentaries. 👍 I feel like the nutrition space wants to keep us confused.
Well here’s the argument some people that choose a vegan diet: we don’t want to force animals into a captive life with a much shorter lifespan just for our gain. We are smart enough as a species we can find a way to live a life with torturing and enslaving the other animals we share this planet with, and if not, I’m fine with not maximizing my own life on the backs of others. I’m not against using animals after they have live a full natural life though. I’ve elected to donate my body to science and organs those that might need them if they are still usable. It’s all about trying to lessen your impact on those in which we share this planet.
Yoy can over eat protien if all you eat is meat and bean burritos for a couple weeks. Burritos are pretty tasty
Neil turning his head at uap made me turn my head at him. Smh, I still look up to him when I do look at him though.
Are these guy's experts regarding the brain and the gut microbiome? No
I'll take Gastroenterologist Dr. Will Bulseiwicz and his science backed book "Fiber Fueled" and its information for the win.
Also Neurologist's Dr. Dean and Ayesha Sherzai who are The co directors of the Alheimers Prevention Program at Loma Linda University and authors of the "Alzheimer's Solution". They all have more degrees than a thermostat in this particular subject👍
Wait....did I already watch this episode?
I have a friend that went vegetarian he started losing feeling in his hands and feet the doctors told him to start eating meat again
I like how in this episode Neil mostly listened and let his co-hosts lead the majority of conversation, quality sportsmanship imo
Yeah lol and unlike most other topics Neil is neither the best example nor the most knowledgeable haha so good one to sit out for him 😂 love you tho Neil
Yeah I was really impressed!
@@julianheller9369but the rest of them are knowledgeable?
I agree..✔...but while Neil allowed his quests talk....Co-host > Chuck interrupted too much, trying to be funny.
I clicked on this Video because I wanted to learn more about > Dementia & Diet > What impacts your brain health.
> Time was wasted making a few too many 'Jokes.' > That time could have used to relay more important information.
> Sometimes.....too many quests > are just that....Too many.
The unfortunate side effect of Neil, Chuck and Gary not knowing the subject matter was that the guest got away with presenting misleading information, and Chuck felt like he had to joke twice as much to stay a part of the conversation.
Remember that Max Lugavere has a background in film and psychology - not medicine or nutrition. He is a "wellness influencer." It's important to point out that interaction with Max's website or work will instantly result in your being bombarded with ads for supplements, gadgets, treatments, and more books. He has celebrated endorsements from Dr. Oz and Mark Hyman - which may "wow" the common public but I would hope that the StarTalk audience would know differently.
It is also important to remember that during this podcast, while Max’s books were referenced as part of his work, this was not an infomercial for his “products”. The information is what is important during this engagement, not his potential for making money after the fact. If that were the case then everyone who stands to make money off of others should not be trusted. He does not claim to be a medical professional, he is simply providing evidence to support an approach to eating that includes a well balanced, minimally processed diet. What, if anything, is wrong with that? There were no plugs for supplements, or diet plans, or exercise equipment. Just information.
@@jakobmorningstar bs dude, Neil let another grifter on and you're all getting grifted by him. Thanks @Srfingfreak I was watching this and heard the guy run over Neils first question. Pulled up wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Max_Lugavere and boom the easiest con to spot. It's incredible how bad star talk has gotten lately. I've gotten literal gambling ads read by chuck and now they just bring on these wellness idiots. This should be taken as insult to Star Talks fan base. I thought this show was about science but then they bring these complete fakes on. I liked Neil this is so sad now I've gotta dig on everyone they have on the show :(
The bottom line is the information he is putting forth is truth and real research that is more or less common sense. Hunter gatherers are healthier and eating an American diet is going to lead to illness, that are avoidable with a healthier diet.
@@danmaertens7872 Hunter gatherers were lucky to live to 50. Don't be silly
That's an unfortunate consequence of the new way of internet life. More people than ever are trying to sell you something. btw -- Max is brilliant regardless of what is his background.
I thought this was great! I'm currently doing my PhD in the gut-brain axis; I've met Felice Jacka from the food and mood center and she is amazing. Truly a pioneer in the space of nutritional psychiatry, especially as it pertains to the microbiome. Lots of research emerging to suggest the Alzheimer's is a mitochondrial and metabolic disease more than anything, "type 3 diabetes" is how some researchers refer to it now.
My family loves your podcast and this one hit home for my 11 year old son who loves both quantum physics, astrophysics and cooking. Thank you Max for sharing all. You set my brilliant son on another path that will benefit him and the rest of the family greatly.
What about scientology
Plot twist. These people are shills and most of what they say is just propaganda. Hopefully you will see them for who they are someday.
Nice though unusual to see an astrophysicist moving into this field, its a very big area, and it seems for me after some years researching this topic, to be critical to understand it on a cellular level, to end up with having the knowledge to make your own adjustments. I do follow most of your great explainers and videos, really appreciate them all. I love the combination of professionalism and brilliant easy understandable humor, which always get me to laugh (that's healthy too):-) So a big thank you for what you are doing from here. (Denmark).
There honestly aren't enough hours in the day to devote to this subject. I've read dozens of research papers from medical journalists over the years devoted to the relationship between processed goods and health and it's absolutely ASTOUNDING what our food is doing to us. Almost any malady that isn't genetic can be traced back to the type of diet that was consumed and it almost always relates to products that were promoted as being "heart healthy" 20 to 30 years ago. For instance: they told us Crisco was good for us when it was invented and that stuff is made from crystallized cottonseed oil (cris - crystallized / co - cotton). I mean, we may as well be frying our food in paint thinner.
Yeah, 90% of the food sold in grocery stores in the US is pure garbage and should be illegal. Our processed foods are killing us (not to mention all the plastic they are packaged in)!
In a since yes you have actually hit the nail on the head....
Pretty sure you would die immediately after frying food in paint thinner. But the point stands.
Anything that is not natural the body doesn’t recognize nor can it properly assimilate. We have adulterated the food so much it can’t even be seen as actual food. The most natural diet for a human aka a herbivore is an unrefined, unprocessed raw plant based diet. Eating anything else with the exception of mushrooms will eventually lead your body to disease and premature death
From my personal research his emphasis on the inclusion of animal products in diet being so critical is simply at odds with large bodies of research. There may be some molecules that are less common in plants, but there are far more molecules found in plants not found in animal products and often times the plants are required to offset the many negative affects of meats.
I like the implications of this episode, which is that you don't need to be academically trained to be knowledgeable and ask the right questions and hunt for the answers.
Thank You for your comment and the reminder that curiosity and intelligence does not always travel hand in hand with academic training. FYI. I'am the creative producer of this particular podcast as well as co host.😊
You need to be academically trained if you are going to spread false information
I Agree Adam 😊
no but without it you will waste a lot of time, guessing wrong.
@@avinashmurthy4690 and you need to a blind faith believe in mystical thinking without some academic training.
I can personally attest to how diet can affect mental health. I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder about 15 years ago, and had been on the same medication all that time. Last year, I changed my diet completely, cutting out all ultra-processed foods, focusing on eating more raw fruits and vegetables, healthy oils, beans, fish, and lean meat twice a week. Within 10 months, my energy has improved, I've lost nearly 24 kilograms, and the most amazing thing is that my mood swings, which I was still able to feel even with the medication, had been suppressed, and aren't nearly as extreme as they used to be. In fact, I have not felt hypomanic this summer at all yet, which is still incredible to me.
Great show this week. I really appreciate your variety of guests and topics.
This is an amazing episode!! We couldn't agree more - nutrition is wildly impactful for mental health, and we are stoked to see it becoming a more mainstream topic.
Thanks for taking the time to break down some of these complex concepts!!
I don’t know if anyone has ever looked into this, but most of the people I know who has gotten dementia, have been the nicest people. Not just normal nice, I’m talking extremely nice people.
I loved this episode. Max was great, and he needs to come back for a second edition. My only regret is that he gave a partial list of beneficial foods but was cut off. I would like to hear what other foods he has found were useful, and why.
I felt the same way. I wish this episode was twice as long! I just subscribed to his UA-cam channel in hopes to learn more.
It's amazing how Max silenced so many for so long.
@lesmoore6912 - I'm sure that he wouldn't mind if you bought any of his books.
The main guiding principle of Max's advice: reduce inflammation in the body through proper food and lifestyle choices. It's inflammation that's harming the brain, he said. In case anyone missed that or needed the reminder. Thanks, guys.
That doesn't bode well for me. I suffered above average levels of inflammation for decades. Nothing helps.
Hearing Chuck Nice suggest we should hunt our groceries "Chase your food!' was a hilarious moment! When you think about it there's a kernel of wisdom in that humor, Thanks for the laughs Chuck!
Isn’t that what you’re doing to an extent every time you work out or exercise?
The worst snack foods are usually right next to checkout, or in aisles nearest checkout, no effort to find. Healthy stuff usually way back along edges of store. Having junk food moving through the store like a mobile sushi boat - I like that idea! though probably dangerous.
It made me think of Supermarket Sweep 😂😂😂😂 better run to get those meats!
Probably one of if not the best episodes - its tangible and pretty much guaranteed that every viewer knows someone affected by dementia even if by a few degrees of separation
I have a genetic marker for a higher-than-average likelihood of developing early-onset Alzheimer's and it worries me every day bc I have brain fog, memory problems, and recently struggle with my speech and remembering--let alone using--appropriate words. 😔 I appreciate this video so much, and its emphasis on this being a problem for Millenials and "young" people instead of just the elderly. We really do have to be conscientious of this and proactive.
Also... How do we get choline if we're allergic to whey (in eggs)? 🤔
@evia707 whey is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained. There is no whey in eggs. Eat fish especially sardines.
@@evaonthecoastCholine supplements are cheap.
I’m ashamed of star talk for bringing this guy on. He’s pushing an agenda. He isn’t trying to educate. I’m assuming a producer was paid to do this.
Chuck makes this show great. The others are interesting, educational, thought provoking and entertaining. But Chuck pulls it all together with wit and wisdom. 😂😅🤣
He's getting smarter
DHA and EPA fats are actually produced primarily by marine algae (seaweed and diatoms), and are subsequently eaten and bioaccumulated by fish. There are algae supplements that could be used to gain these compounds from a vegetarian source.
Exactly!
great to hear! there was a lot of subtle anti-vegan sentiment from the other speakers ("that's why we have canines"?? - even though MOST of our teeth are better suited for grinding fruit/veg/grains) so i'm glad to hear that there are bioavailable sources of DHA & EPA for non meat eaters
@@soleil2185they forget gorillas have canines...🤦♀️
Yeah. There is ongoing debate in the plant based community about whether we should supplement it or not. Some docs do some don’t. But in no way do we need to eat fish nor does or prove that we are carnivores. Even omnivores should be using algae and not fish oil if they are going to supplement.
_I eat my comfort foods because I'm depressed._
_And I'm depressed because I eat my comfort foods._
_It's a vicious cycle._
@AnnoyingNewsletters - Exercise also helps a lot even though in the grip of depression, you do not want to move. Remember that depression is a brain condition of the neurotransmitters, FREQUENTLY inherited. Meds help correct that. You cannot eat lots of serotonin to help your brain because, as Dr Tyson pointed out, eating a nutrient does not mean that your body will use it where you want it to go. There is something called the "blood-brain barrier" that prevents lots of things from entering the brain, dietary serotonin being one of those things.
Chuck is getting smarter every episode, for a lack of a better way to say it, its impressive
He is going to be the world’s smartest comedian.
Again an amazing guest/expert in a field. This show never gets stale. It is rare to see Neil being this much silent XD, but Max had convincing facts as answers. Good eye opener for diet cult following.
I am no expert, but the guy sounds exactly like every other self-help diet pusher. He basically has the exact same spiel as those promoting carnivore or other diets. He may not be hard-pushing any particular diet, but he did mention the one he adheres to whilst subtly shaming every other one basically the whole time. So I'm guessing he's pushing something along the lines of "your diet is killing you, so buy my book and/or listen to my podcast"? Which I guess is every self-help diet pusher now that I think about it.
This whole thing was pretty hard to listen to. So many times I was wondering why none of them was questioning any of this. I get that a guest needs an opportunity to talk about their "expertise", but there was a ton of technical nonsense with no substance and non sequiturs abound. Even when Neil finally pressed him multiple times about one thing in particular, the guy does not actually answer the question. See if you can catch it: 37:01-40:50. If you miss it: he never makes the connection that "ultra-processed" foods are bad for the brain, he only asserts being fat is bad for the brain. Which, spoiler: people can get fat on almost any type of food. After all, fat people have existed long before "ultra-processed" foods existed.
Look at crowd photos through the decades and look at marketing.
@@roberth721 Correlation does not imply causation.
While I agree that there is a lot of "food" out there that is barely better than cardboard nutritionally, he is exactly the same as what he purportedly attacks here: provides little sustenance with which to support his assertions.
True, correlation doesn't necessarily mean causation, but it does suggest an area that needs study. At least to eliminate causes. And as you said in your first sentence, you're no expert, neither am I. I'm just trying to absorb as much information as possible in the subject.
Best Star Talk ever! We all need to explore the maze that leads to our personal proper nutrition needs. This topic deserves further discussion.
Points to consider, uncomfortable though they may be:
1. From a strictly evolutionary point of view, once your children have reached maturity (say, you're 40-45 years old), genetic health factors that appear only at old age are irrelevant. How healthy we are at 70 has never had anything to do with genetic success. Which brings us to:
2. Telomeres (look it up) and cancer. You run out of telomeres, your chances of cancer go up. This is another age-related factor/
3. Processed foods are part of what make 8 billion humans possible. No processed foods mean some people will face famine, and those people will be brown-skinned equatorial people.
4. "Conventional" (not organic) and GMO food production also are a part of what makes 8 billion people possible. All-organic means that that some people will face... you get the idea.
5. 3 and 4 above mean that eliminating "conventional"/GMO/processed foods will cause famine and death along well-defined racial, geographic and economic class-based lines.
6. Chronic overfishing has make one of the healthiest food choices (seafood) a luxury, where it used to be a mainstream staple.
Modern healthy diets are the realm of the rich and the white. Whether intended or not, that's the way it is working out.
Replies of accusations of classism or racism can F right off. I'm talking current reality, not advocacy of how we got this way.
I TOTALLY AGREE! Wish this comment was seen and understood by many more. Thank you!