Aliquot #90: Inflammation and the Early Seeds of Dementia — and Its Prevention
Aliquot #90: Inflammation and the Early Seeds of Dementia — and Its Prevention
It's tempting to think of dementia as something in the long-distant future – a condition that only affects older people. But the factors that drive dementia arise much earlier than we might think – as early as our 20s or 30s. Preventing dementia requires a lifelong and multipronged approach that involves keeping inflammation (and its aging effects) at bay and making healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercising and consuming omega-3 fatty acids.
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It's tempting to think of dementia as something in the long-distant future – a condition that only affects older people. But the factors that drive dementia arise much earlier than we might think – as early as our 20s or 30s. Preventing dementia requires a lifelong and multipronged approach that involves keeping inflammation (and its aging effects) at bay and making healthy lifestyle choices, such as exercising and consuming omega-3 fatty acids.
In this edition of The Aliquot, Dr. Axel Montagne and Dr. Rhonda Patrick discuss the ongoing research and potential biological processes that could shape the future of dementia prevention.
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The seeds of dementia in our youth
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The assault of inflammation on the brain
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Exercise or brain capillary collapse — your choice
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Is high DHA the key to halving dementia risk?*
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DHA and Its Brain Transporter, MFSD2A — could this be the crucial link?
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The interplay of inadequate omega-3 intake and "type 3 diabetes" of Alzheimer's disease
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The protein that bridges aging and dementia — and how to reduce it
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What happens when blood proteins breach the brain
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