EFR 624: Boost Brain Performance, Get More REM Sleep, Increase Longevity, Decrease Inflammation, and Key Supplementation for Brain Health with Louisa Nicola

<p>Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist, brain coach to elite athletes, and Founder of Neuro Athletics, a full-service neuroscience diagnostic testing company. </p> <p>Back in episode #436, Louisa Nicola gave us an introduction to the brain and nervous system, setting the foundation for us to understand how neuroscience can help us get more out of life. This week, Louisa is back to dive deeper into the science behind brain performance. </p> <p>In this discussion, Chase and Louisa talk about the three domains of peak brain performance: nutrition, physical exercise, and neurophysiology. Louisa breaks down how to utilize nutrients, exercise, and sleep, so you can better optimize your brain health. The pair also talk about keeping the blood-brain barrier strong, the benefits of using exogenous ketones, and why you need to be more mindful of maintaining your dopamine levels. </p> <p>Plus… Can our brain cells regenerate or are the connections just getting stronger? Stick around until the end to hear Louisa’s shocking answer!</p> <p> </p> <p>Follow Louisa Nicola <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/louisanicola_/?hl=en">@louisanicola_</a></p> <p>Learn more about <a href= "https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/">NeuroAthletics</a></p> <p>Follow Chase on Instagram <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/chase_chewning">@chase_chewning</a></p> <p>Follow him on Twitter <a href= "https://twitter.com/chasechewning">@chasechewning</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Key Highlights</strong></p> <ul> <li>Sleep: “Sleep is probably the most underrated high performance tool we have,” Louisa says. If you’re an athlete who doesn’t get enough quality sleep, it affects almost every aspect of your performance and increases risk for injury. Louisa goes on to describe the impacts of sleep on brain health, brain disorders, and brain aging.</li> <li>Nutrition: “When it comes to the brain, there are certain things that the brain favors, especially as it relates to nutrition and supplementation,” Louisa says. Listen in to learn how stress, inflammation, and s