Optimizing Protein for Brain Health

How much protein do you need to for brain health? Here's the latest science from Dr. Austin Perlmutter
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This free guide provides insights into..

1. The latest science on protein intake for brain health
2. What we know about optimal forms and dosing of protein for brain health
3. The differences between forms of protein (plant, animal etc)
4. The latest research on why we should prioritize protein for brain health
5. Top myths about protein intake

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How to Optimize Protein for Brain Health

By Dr. Austin Perlmutter

Protein is on everyone's minds. But as it relates to brain health do we really need to be eating massive quantities of the stuff? In this guide, we break down the myths and misconceptions about brain health and protein intake, and exactly what the current research is telling us may be most optimal.

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Meet The Author

Austin Perlmutter, MD

Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician & NYT Bestselling Author

Dr. Austin Perlmutter is a board-certified internal medicine physician, a New York Times bestselling author, a researcher and well-known expert on the topic of brain health and sleep. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami, and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University.

His focus is on helping identify and resolve the biological basis for "stuckness" in the body and brain using lifestyle interventions, and he lectures internationally on this subject. He hosts the Get The STUCK OUT podcast and is a co-producer of the Alzheimer's, the Science of Prevention Docu-series.

His work can be found in the peer-reviewed medical literature. His writing has been read by millions and is featured online on MedPage Today, Doximity, KevinMD, Medium, Psychology Today and MindBodyGreen, among others. He currently serves as the Chief Science Officer at Big Bold Health.

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