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Brain Health and Plant-Based Nutrition: The Do’s and Don’ts of eating for your mental well-being - with guest Dr. Bonnie Kaplan, PhD

May 11, 2022 • Dr. Travis Cox

In Episode #17 Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and I explore the role that plant-based nutrition has on your mental health and how your diet is an underrated resource for improving your brain function. We also discussed;

Metabolism of nutrients in the brain and unique genetic needs.
Phytonutrients for your brain and plant diversity is key.
Soil nutrient depletion and its impact on mental metabolic pathways.
Glyphosate and other pollutants on brain health.
Soil microbiomes and their impact on nutrient quality in plant-based foods.

“The genes for mental illness are likely the genes that regulate brain metabolism of essential nutrients."

- Linus Pauling, PhD, Two-time Nobel Prize Winner, 1968.

Resources:

Dr. Bonnie Kaplan - https://bonniejkaplan.com/
The Better Brain Book: https://thebetterbrainbook.com/
Other radio, podcast, and video interviews with Dr. Bonnie: https://bonniejkaplan.com/media-%26-interviews#bb33db93-aa51-4788-8c92-f3b68f06d2bf

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Audio credit: Thank you @katetrajanmusic for your lovely voice on the intro/outro and @craigritchiemusic for the super catchy music track for the intro/outro... many thanks!

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