NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain function through small steps taken every day. Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain by gastroenterologist and health advocate Dr. Partha Nandi highlights the latest research on the gut-brain connection, gives you a clear protocol for maintaining brain health, and slowing or reducing the effects of neurodegenerative diseases as you age. This book details: THE VITAL GUT-BRAIN CONNECTION Discover the profound link between your gut and brain, and explore how this connection shapes your emotions, cognitive abilities, and overall mental health. NUTRITION'S ROLE IN GUT AND BRAIN HEALTH Unlock the secrets of a diet that nurtures your gut microbiome, paving the way for enhanced brain function, reduced inflammation, and a shield against cognitive decline. A NEW UNDERSTANDING OF LEAKY GUT SYNDROME Dive deep into the causes and consequences of leaky gut, or increased intestinal permeability, learning how it can trigger systemic inflammation and affect brain health. A HOLISTIC APPROACH Embrace Dr. Nandi's five pillars of health--nutrition, movement, community, spirituality, and purpose--for a comprehensive strategy that nurtures gut health and, in turn, boosts cognitive function and overall vitality. THE IMPACT OF THE MICROBIOME ON NEURODEGENERATION Learn about the critical role of your gut's microbiome in preventing and battling neurodegenerative diseases like stroke, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's.