In this episode of the Smarter Not Harder Podcast, Dr. Amanda Wiggins joins Jodi Duval to explore one of the most promising frontiers in longevity and neuroscience: brain vascular health. From her discovery of CGP (cyclic glycine-proline) to the science behind neurovascular aging, Dr. Wiggins explains why capillaries, inflammation, and even insulin play a much bigger role in dementia than most people realize.

From biotech insights to personal stories, this conversation reveals what we can all do — starting now — to protect our brains as we age.

Join us as we explore: • What CGP is and how it supports the blood-brain barrier • How brain vascular health is central to dementia prevention • Why IGF-1, capillaries, and inflammation matter more than we thought • How to start optimizing brain health — simply and effectively

This episode is for you if: • You want to understand the vascular root of cognitive decline • You're looking for emerging therapies to support brain health • You're navigating aging, menopause, or brain fog • You believe that prevention is smarter than hard treatment

You can also find this episode on… YouTube: https://youtu.be/xx8L00x7PGI

Learn more about Dr. Amanda Wiggins:Website: https://cgpmax.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandawiggins/

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