September 2, 2025
Is Your Brain Is Starving? The Metabolic Wake-Up Call No One’s Talking About with Dr. Austin Perlmutter
Well-Fed WomenAbout this episode
Did you know that brain fog can be a metabolic warning sign? In this episode, Dr. Austin Perlmutter breaks down how blood sugar swings, inflammation, and poor metabolic health silently chip away at your brain function over time. We also talk about how to eat to protect your mood, cognition, and long-term brain health, including the latest research on how to prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Timestamps: [1:38] Intro [3:43] Conversation with Dr. Austin Perlmutter [10:27] You mentioned that inflammation can manifest in different ways, is there a reason it manifests a different way for one person than another? [17:53] What is excites you the most as far as the shifts we can make that result in better cognitive function? [29:34] Do you agree with Alzheimer’s being called “type 3 diabetes”? [38:07] Are you recommending that people wear a CGM or that they get their metabolic markers tested regularly, and if so, what are those markers we should be looking at? [50:13] How can we improve brain fog after 40? [59:23] Do you think our screens and social media habits are changing our brain function, and is there anything we can be doing nutritionally especially if we have to be on our computers all day for work? Episode Links: Dr. Austin Perlmutter's Website Follow Dr. Austin on Instagram Brain Wash: Detox Your Mind for Clearer Thinking, Deeper Relationships, and Lasting Happiness Big Bold Health Dr. Austin's YouTube Top Causes of Brain Fog Biomarkers : Hemoglobin A1c Basic metabolic panel (fasting insulin, fasting glucose) Lipid panel - Triglycerides are the key marker Waist to hip ratio SMASH fish Sponsors: Go to https://thisisneeded.com/ and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order. Go to boncharge.com/WELLFED and use coupon code WELLFED to save 15% off any order. Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/whey-protein , and use coupon code WELLFED for 10% off. Go to wellminerals.us/creatine and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.