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The Aging Brain

Posted on 25 August, 2014 at 16:30

The Aging Brain

Frequent forgetfulness ......mood swings......other behavioural changes are not a normal part of the aging process.

The AGING brain requires a clean environment and sustained Nutrition.

Knowing your Risk Factors

• Family history of Apo E 3/4 genotype

• Chronic health conditions, including diabetes

• Poor Nutrition and digestion

• Excessive Free radical damage, including damage to cell membranes

• High Estrogen

• Mitochondrial insufficiency

• Heavy Metal Toxicity

• Low Cholesterol

• Sun avoidance and use of sun screen

• Moderate/severe head trauma

• Cardiovascular risks

Anti aging Prevention

Yearly Detox

APEO E: A genetic Link

Diabetes Associated Risk: 47% increase of any dementia, 39% increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Risk of dementia increases for woman with high estrogen levels.

Above normal blood sugar is associated with an increased risk of developing dementia.

Chronic disease increases the risk for a condition called vascular dementia (includes high blood pressure, thyroid disease, endocrine diseases, and poorly controlled diabetes).

Brain cells require healthy blood flow to supply them with oxygen and nutrients. The brain manufactures its own insulin to convert glucose into fuel.

Managing Insulin Resistance

Key Nutrients for the Brain

Omega 3 fatty acids, found in salmon, tuna and other fish

Walnuts and other foods rich in antioxidant Vitamin E

B group vitamins plays an important role in energy production and digestion of carbohydrates, fats and proteins.

According to a small finish study, people who consume foods rich in B12 may reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s later in life.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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