Why are most #Alzheimers patients women?

Because of hormonal changes, particularly the reduction of estradiol after menopause, and genetic factors.

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Did you know?

Stress increases cortisol, and chronic increases in cortisol can lead to gut wall permeability contributing to inflammation – a key risk factor in risk for #dementia and other brain ailments.

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A recent study found that inflammation may increase dementia risk by 35%.

The good news is that we can reduce inflammation with simple lifestyle changes like proper nutrition, quality sleep, and minimized stress.

Read how here:
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I often get this question from followers: “You tell people to eat a lot of olive oil. Isn’t that bad for cholesterol?”

The answer is no. Olive oil, like all plant oils, contains no cholesterol.

I have advocated prevention for years because it’s an active strategy we can all engage in, starting today. By prioritizing a healthy lifestyle, we can not only potentially prevent the onset of #Alzheimers disease but also contribute to our overall well-being.

Ultra processed foods make up 58% of the caloric intake for the typical american adult.

They challenge our insulin system, blood sugar regulation and increase uric acid-which can lead to compromised blood flow which threatens brain health.

Do we really want to increase metabolism?

I think a balanced metabolism should be our goal. To that end, we should dramatically reduce our consumption of sugar and refined carbohydrates while ensuring we get lots of quality sleep and exercise.

In a recent trial, participants given EVOO showed significant reductions in blood levels of beta-amyloid and decreased dementia risk.

Consume more olive oil!

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My top 5 probiotic strains:
🧬 Lactobacillus acidophilus (La-14)
🧬 Lactobacillus plantarum (Lp-115)
🧬 Lactobacillus gasseri (Lg-36)
🧬 Lactobacillus rhamnosus (Lr-32)
🧬 Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. infantis (Bi-26)

Did I miss any?

The monounsaturated fats and phenolic compounds in olive oil work to target gut disturbances, oxidative stress, loss of insulin sensitivity, and high blood pressure–all of which threaten our health.

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My take on the carnivore diet:

Meat and animal products can be a good source of protein and other nutrients, but they do not contain fiber–which is critical for health.

So, a diet–like the carnivore diet–that supplies no fiber doesn’t seem like the best idea to me.

There’s no question that olive oil consumption is clearly associated with a markedly reduced risk for cardiovascular disease.

Try adding in more olive oil into your meals this week!

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This is your weekend reminder to get your body moving.

What are you doing to get physical activity in today?

If you want to keep your insulin functional, shop the periphery of the grocery store to avoid ultra processed foods!

@jason have you seen this article about Allulose - 'Nature's Ozempic' via David Perlmutter, MD

'One of the most interesting aspects of allulose (@RxSugar) is its ability to enhance the activity of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptors.

...these activities explain why the…

Research has revealed the health dangers of many conventional oral care products. I think it’s reasonable to avoid mouthwashes that “target bacteria”. We don’t want to sterilize the mouth.

Currently, I am using a brand of toothpaste called Earth Paste.

Did you know?

Olive Oil could lower your risk of fatal Dementia by 28%.

I spoke with Parade Mag to explain why. Plus, I weighed in on how much olive oil to consume and the healthiest types.

Read it here🔗: parade.com/health/olive-o…

Ozempic’s effect on muscle mass is a topic on everyone’s mind! Let me break this down.

Drugs like #Ozempic are classified as “GLP-1 agonists” which can improve insulin sensitivity and mitochondrial function, and reduce inflammation to enhance muscle growth, repair, and function.

Clinical trials of drugs designed to reduce amyloid-beta in the brain have failed to demonstrate significant clinical benefit.
Despite reducing amyloid-beta levels, they did not alter the progression of cognitive decline.

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We have yet to find a truly meaningful, reliable, and safe treatment for #Alzheimers disease that can halt or reverse its progression. Our inability to find a definitive cure or treatment indicates that we may be neglecting a key factor: prevention.

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