This podcast episode features Max Lugavere's keynote speech at the Health Optimization Summit 2023 in London, where he synthesizes his decade-long research on brain health. Lugavere emphasizes the importance of brain health and discusses various topics, including the impact of ultra-processed foods, the link between these foods and hypertension, the significance of diet and exercise, the negative effects of antiseptic mouthwash, the benefits of carotenoids, and the relationship between red meat consumption and brain health. He stresses the importance of optimizing brain health in the present for a better future and provides valuable insights and recommendations based on scientific evidence.