# Make Your Water Stick with Dr. Denise Pickett-Bernard PhD, RDN, LDN, IFNCP (Ep 16)

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- **Content type:** podcast
- **Reported benefits:** Anxiety, Attention, Energy, Sleep, Stress
- **Published:** 2020-07-23
- **Episode:** 16
- **Video:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1KdNDjM2EM
- **Audio:** https://holisticnootropics.com/sites/default/files/podcasts/audio/EP016_audio.mp3
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Join us for an enlightening discussion with **Dr. Denise Pickett-Bernard**, PhD, RDN, LDN, IFNCP, a renowned registered dietitian nutritionist and functional nutrition practitioner with over 25 years of clinical experience. In this episode, Dr. Pickett-Bernard shares her extensive knowledge about the science of hydration and its crucial role in cognitive function and overall health.

## About Dr. Pickett-Bernard

Dr. Pickett-Bernard holds a PhD in Nutrition and serves as both a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN). Her expertise in functional nutrition has helped countless patients optimize their health through proper hydration and nutrition strategies.

## Key Topics Discussed

### Understanding Cellular Hydration

    - Cellular water transport mechanisms

    - Essential role of electrolytes in water absorption

    - How proper hydration affects cellular function

    - Impact of mineral balance on water retention

### Brain Health and Hydration

    - Relationship between hydration and cognitive performance

    - Common signs of dehydration affecting mental clarity

    - How brain function changes with hydration levels

    - Optimal hydration strategies for mental performance

### Common Hydration Misconceptions

    - Truth about daily water intake requirements

    - Quality versus quantity in hydration

    - Role of different water sources

    - Impact of other beverages on hydration status

### Practical Implementation

    - Optimal timing for water consumption

    - Selecting quality water sources

    - Effective mineral and electrolyte supplementation

    - Building sustainable hydration habits

Watch the full episode: [Make Your Water Stick with Dr. Denise Pickett-Bernard](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1KdNDjM2EM)

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