Memory loss is not necessarily the first sign of dementia The first symptom of any neurodegenerative disease is depression. This article highlights loss of interest in favorite activities and apathy (signs of depression) as well as anxiety and personality changes as initial signs of dementia. The time to prevent Alzheimer's is right now by eating and living for brain health.
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Reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease with high folate intake: The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging This study reviewed the diets of over 500 individuals over the age of 65. They found a significant correlation with individuals who met or exceeded the RDA intake for folate and a decreased risk for Alzheimer’s. Interestingly, only 13% of the sample size were able to meet RDA levels with diet alone!
The best source of folate for us is in its natural form:
Because we continue to learn how vitamins work in symphony with other micronutrients, our best practice is to get essential vitamins from foods rather than isolated in synthetic supplements. Furthermore, added folate to food products, like bread, present similar problems, by taking the nutrient out of its natural environment, whereby we may unknowingly decrease its effect on us, as well as our ability to absorb it.
A brief video interview with Mark Wolynn about his new book, It Didn’t Start With You. This is a fascinating look into epigenetics and how intergenerational trauma does affect our health. “We have to shake the family tree.”
Alzheimer's Disease May Result From Past Brain Infections Increasing evidence of the role of infections and Alzheimer’s Disease. Dr. Mercola lays out the latest research and highlights critical steps for increasing the health of our brains.
3/17/2017 0 Comments Gut microbes are our friends!Effects of gut microbes on nutrient absorption and energy regulation “Malnutrition may manifest as either obesity or undernutrition. Microorganisms play an important role in nutrient and energy extraction and energy regulation.”
Some takeaways from this research: exercise and increasing your plant and vegetable consumption supports the microbiome for healthy weight, nutrient absorption, and healthy immune function (decreases chronic inflammation). 3/10/2017 0 Comments Eggs are Fabulous!Acetylcholine/Choline Deficiency in Chronic Illness – The Hunt for the Missing Egg Are you eating eggs? Read on for more details on choline, and what can work best for you.
“Along with folate and B12 deficiency, inadequate consumption of choline can lead to high homocysteine and all the risks associated with hyperhomocysteinaemia, such as cardiovascular disease, neuropsychiatric illness (Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia) and osteoporosis. Inadequate choline intake can also lead to fatty liver or non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).” 3/8/2017 0 Comments Vitamins A, D, and KNutritional Adjuncts to the Fat-Soluble Vitamins A, D, and K “In order to absorb fat-soluble vitamins from our food, we need to eat fat.” A great read breaking down the essentials of Vitamins A, K, and D. How we get them, how they need each other (as well as magnesium and zinc) to properly do their work, and what we continue to learn about the importance of the food we eat and the trajectory of our health.
Inflammation, Defective Insulin Signaling, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction as Common Molecular Denominators Connecting Type 2 Diabetes to Alzheimer Disease There is a strong link between Type II Diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The common thread: inflammation. Balancing our blood sugar by eating regular healthy meals and avoiding sugary food and drinks is critical for avoiding metabolic disease and declining brain function.
3/1/2017 0 Comments Vitamin D and dementiaLink Found between Vitamin D Deficiency and Dementia Vitamin D deficiency is linked with cognitive decline. The best way to get Vitamin D is from unfiltered sunlight! Try for 15 minutes a day.
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