Can nutrition help protect brain health?

What role does nutrition play in brain health?

In this episode, Francesca Reicherter speaks with researcher Dr. John Lewis about Alzheimer’s disease, inflammation, immune function, and decades of research exploring polysaccharides found in plants. Together they discuss current findings, healthy lifestyle habits, and practical ways to think about protecting cognitive health as we age.

Francesca also shares why this topic is deeply personal as someone with a grandmother living with Alzheimer’s.

Whether you’re caring for a loved one, interested in healthy aging, or simply curious about the science of nutrition and the brain, this episode offers an accessible overview of current research.