Nutrition, Alcohol, and the Shrinking Brain with Louisa Nicola

Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist and Human Performance Coach who serves on the board of Momentous, Tonal, and Klora. She is also the founder and head performance advisor of Neuro Athletics - a consulting firm training some of the best athletes in the world. In today's episode, she discusses the type of diet that leads to optimal brain health, and she expounds on the detrimental impact that alcohol has on the brain, including emerging research on how frequent alcohol consumption is shrinking our brain. Subscribe to the Neuro Athletics newsletter Listen to the Neuro Experience podcast Follow Louisa on Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn Sign up for Erik’s weekly newsletter - Adaptation Join the AIM7 Beta Community Episode 3 Summary:Neurophysiologist and human performance coach, Louisa Nicola has a first-class ticket inside the brain of elite NBA and MLB stars. While currently completing her Doctorate studying the effects of exercise on the brain, Nicola looks into nutrition and its impact on the brain as well as alcohol consumption and brain structure. Episode 3 Quotable moments:33:08 “When it comes to the brain, a diet high in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins provides the best support for our brain function, and it can reduce the risk of cognitive decline."37:26 “No amount of alcohol is good for the brain. It is true and when I talk about the brain in this aspect, I'm referring to the structure and the pathological components rather than the psychological components.”40:09 “When it came to the brain, the effect associated with a change from one to two daily alcohol units is equivalent to the effective aging two years. Also, the increase from two to three daily drinks is an equivalency of aging three and a half years.” ABOUT THE BLUEPRINT PODCAST: The BluePrint Podcast is for busy professionals and Household CEOs who care deeply about their families, career, and health. Host Dr. Erik Korem distills cutting edge-science, leadership, and life skills into simple tactics optimized for your busy lifestyle and goals.   Dr. Korem interviews scientists, coaches, elite athletes, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and exceptional people to discuss science and practical skills you can implement to become the most healthy, resilient, and impactful version of yourself.   On a mission to equip people to pursue audacious goals, thrive in uncertainty, and live a healthy and fulfilled life, Dr. Erik Korem is a High Performance pioneer. He introduced sports science and athlete tracking technologies to collegiate and professional (NFL) football over a decade ago. He has worked with the National Football League, Power-5 NCAA programs, gold-medal Olympians, Nike, and the United States Department of Defense.   Erik is an expert in sleep and stress resilience. He is the Founder and CEO of AIM7, a health and fitness app that unlocks the power of wearables by providing you with daily personalized recommendations to enhance your mind, body, and recovery. SUPPORT & CONNECT   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/erikkorem/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/ErikKorem LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-korem-phd-19991734/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/erikkorem Website - https://www.erikkorem.com/ Newsletter -http://link.aim7.com/adaptation-newsletter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.