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“FTA: > A group of inhibitory neurons, whose loss leads to sleep disruption in experimental animals, are substantially diminished among the elderly and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have found.”

You can learn more about resveratrol from our overview article and our Aliquot episode on the topic, which includes clips from Rhonda’s interview with Dr. David Sinclair (https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/resveratrol-improves-aortic-stiffness-in-rhesus-monkeys).

“A ketone ester diet exhibits anxiolytic and cognition-sparing properties, and lessens amyloid and tau pathologies in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. SIRT3 mediates hippocampal synaptic adaptations to intermittent fasting and ameliorates deficits in APP mutant mice.”

“Aging causes brain changes that impair cognitive function, even in people who do not have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. However, lifestyle factors like diet and exercise have significant influence over the rate of cognitive decline.”

“And a growing body of clinical evidence suggests that ketosis also improves other aspects of neurological health, including general cognitive performance, brain trauma, and neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease.”

“Nearly 30 years ago, scientists at the Johns Hopkins University discovered that sulforaphane, a compound derived from broccoli, induces a host of cellular enzymes that protect our bodies from a wide range of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease.”

“They did not identify any associations between poultry consumption and dementia risk. Each additional 50-gram per day increment in unprocessed red meat intake decreased their risk for all causes of dementia by 19 percent and decreased their risk for Alzheimer's disease by 30 percent.”

“However, volume losses in women manifested a decade later, between ages 65 and 74. These patterns were evident regardless of whether participants carried the APOE4 gene, a key genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease.”

“High blood pressure is like a gateway disease: Even slight blood pressure elevations can damage your heart and increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. However, high blood pressure also harms tiny blood vessels in your brain, increasing your risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease.”