Summary
Dr. Tommy Wood makes his third appearance on Paul's podcast to cover brain health, dementia prevention, lipids, LDL cholesterol, continuous glucose monitors, and seed oils. As a developmental neuroscientist and professor at the University of Washington, Wood provides research-backed tools for maintaining cognitive function and avoiding neurodegeneration.
Key Points
- Tools for maintaining brain health and preventing dementia
- LDL cholesterol in context of brain health
- Continuous glucose monitors: utility and limitations
- Seed oils and their impact on neurological function
- Lifestyle interventions for cognitive longevity
Key Moments
Use a CGM for 2-4 weeks max, then stop
Tommy Wood argues CGMs cause more harm than good long-term. Most people eat repetitively, so 2-4 weeks of data captures all useful information.
"You probably only need to use it for two to four weeks max. Most people eat the same thing again and again. How you respond to individual foods is fairly repeatable."
