The 5 pillars to prevent dementia and stroke – with Dr Partha Nandi
Fri Feb 06 2026
Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars that could help you protect your cognitive health for life.
In this episode:
The gut-brain connection and why it matters for stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sHow inflammatory markers in the gut can predict Parkinson'sWhy people with healthier gut microbiomes recover better from strokesThe role of the vagus nerve as the information superhighway between gut and brainDr Nandi's five-pillar approach: purposeful living, diet, movement, spirituality and communityWhich probiotic strains to look forThe importance of fermented foods for reducing inflammationWhy magnesium matters and which type to choose for different needsHow intermittent fasting and mindful eating support gut health
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Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram
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Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain Follow Dr Nandi on Instagram
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Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846
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Dr Partha Nandi is a gastroenterologist who wants you to know that the key to preventing stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's might not lie in the brain at all – it lies in the gut. He shares how inflammation in your gut today could be affecting your brain decades from now. And he reveals the five simple pillars that could help you protect your cognitive health for life. In this episode: The gut-brain connection and why it matters for stroke, Alzheimer's and Parkinson'sHow inflammatory markers in the gut can predict Parkinson'sWhy people with healthier gut microbiomes recover better from strokesThe role of the vagus nerve as the information superhighway between gut and brainDr Nandi's five-pillar approach: purposeful living, diet, movement, spirituality and communityWhich probiotic strains to look forThe importance of fermented foods for reducing inflammationWhy magnesium matters and which type to choose for different needsHow intermittent fasting and mindful eating support gut health More from Liz: Preorder Liz’s new book – How to AgeA Better Second Half Follow Liz on InstagramFollow Liz Earle Wellbeing on Instagram More from Partha: Heal Your Gut, Save Your Brain Follow Dr Nandi on Instagram Get in touch with a question for Liz: Email: podcast@lizearlewellbeing.comWhatsApp: 07518 471 846 Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.