When we think about brain health, most of us jump straight to memory, dementia, or even Alzheimer’s. But what if the real starting point is our metabolism? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr Shahrukh Mallik, Consultant Neurologist, to explore how conditions like insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and chronic inflammation don’t just affect the body; they directly impact the brain. We dive into: 00:00 – What is metabolic health? 02:22 – Can improving metabolism help you live longer? 04:45 – How metabolic health affects your brain 06:00 – What is the blood–brain barrier? 07:15 – Metabolic health and dementia risk 09:00 – The new blood test for Alzheimer's 13:15 – How genetics affects your Alzheimer’s risk 15:57 – Key markers for metabolic health 20:00 – Are continuous glucose monitors worth it? 24:30 – Biohacking and longevity fads 30:00 – How high blood sugar damages the brain 57:00 – What does ‘neuroinflammation’ actually mean? 1:14:22 – Lab tests for brain and metabolic health 1:25:00 – What to eat for better metabolic health 1:39:00 – Supplements that may (or may not) help ⚡ Why people with type 2 diabetes have up to a 50% higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s 🧬 Why the brain is more vulnerable than we think 🔗 How poor metabolic health links to dementia, stroke, migraines, depression, and more 🥗 Practical, evidence-based steps to protect your brain through food and movement ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LEARNING TO EAT WELL EVERY DAY 🥗 Download a FREE 7 day meal plan: https://tdk.link/mealplan_yt 🔥 Learn about Inflammation - FREE 4 part mini-series here: https://tdk.link/infl_series_yt 🥑 Heal yourself with food: https://tdk.link/heal_yt 🎤 Listen to experts on the podcast: https://tdk.link/pod_yt 👨🏽‍💻 Browse articles on the website: https://tdk.link/web_yt 📚 Check out my cookbooks: https://tdk.link/books_yt LET'S BE FRIENDS 📷 Instagram: https://tdk.link/tdk_insta_yt 📹 Subscribe: https://tdk.link/ytsubscribe 🙋🏽‍♂️ Facebook: https://tdk.link/tdk_fb_yt 🐦 Twitter: https://tdk.link/tdk_tw_yt 👔 LinkedIn: https://tdk.link/tdk_li_yt