The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett The Menopause Doctor: This Diet Delays Menopause! They're Lying To You About Menopause! Menopause Is Shrinking Your Brain! - Dr Lisa Mosconi
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Jun 13, 2024 
Dr. Lisa Mosconi, an associate professor at Weill Cornell Medicine and a leader in women's brain health, discusses the crucial link between menopause and brain function. She reveals how menopause can increase the risk of Alzheimer's and why sex hormones are vital for cognitive health. Lisa debunks common myths about menopause and emphasizes the importance of diet, exercise, and hydration to mitigate symptoms. Their conversation also addresses the emotional shifts women face during menopause and the need for better medical support and research.
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Estrogen's Role in Brain Health
- Estrogen acts as a crucial brain regulator in women, powering neuronal connections, blood flow, and energy production.
- During perimenopause, estradiol, the most potent estrogen, declines, impacting brain function despite continued hormonal activity.
Brain Energy and Menopause
- Brain scans reveal a 30% drop in brain energy levels after menopause, validating women's experiences of brain fog, hot flashes, and insomnia.
- This energy drop is due to reduced neuronal glucose burning, not a lack of access to glucose itself.
Hot Flashes and Cognitive Testing
- Dr. Mosconi shares a story of a study participant struggling with hot flashes during cognitive testing.
- This incident sparked her investigation into the link between menopause symptoms and brain changes.
