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Is Your Smoothie Gaslighting You? The Public Health Truth Behind Brain Food

Is Your Smoothie Gaslighting You? The Public Health Truth Behind Brain Food

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From brain berries to mushroom powders, today’s smoothie comes packed with promises: sharper focus, better memory, and even protection against dementia. But are these claims backed by science—or just wellness marketing with a green glow?

In this episode, the host, Dr. Kee Chan breaks down the most talked-about “brain foods” like MCT oil, turmeric, lion’s mane, and collagen through the lens of nutritional neuroscience and public health.

You’ll learn:

  • What the latest research really says about these trendy ingredients

  • Why individual superfoods aren’t magic—but daily habits might be

  • How public health reframes brain health as a collective issue, not just a consumer choice

  • What smoothies reveal about equity, access, and health misinformation

Spoiler alert: That $14 smoothie might taste amazing—but it’s not your brain’s entire wellness plan.

Tune in if you’ve ever wondered:

  • Is this actually helping my brain—or just making my wallet lighter?

  • What’s hype and what’s evidence when it comes to cognitive health and nutrition?

  • How can we make brain health accessible, inclusive, and supported by systems—not just supplements?

Public Health Takeaway:
Smoothies are fine. But systems matter more. Brain health is about policy, prevention, and daily practices that work for everyone—not just those who can afford tasty magic .

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