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“FTA: > Brain health is the second most important component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle according to a 2014 AARP study. As people age they can experience a range of cognitive issues from decreased critical thinking to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers write about eight nutrients that may help keep your brain in good shape.”

“A 28% lower risk of dementia and better scores on tests for memory and linguistic abilities was associated with a high intake of dietary phosphatidylcholine mainly from eggs and meat in men. Choline is an important precursor to the neurotransmitter acetylcholine which plays an important role in cognition.”

“Zeaxanthin (a polyphenol found in brightly colored vegetables, such as orange bell peppers and butternut squash). Vitamin E (found in seeds and nuts, such as sunflower seeds and hazelnuts). Choline (found in a variety of foods, including eggs and soybeans).”

“Eating mushrooms that had been exposed to sufficient ultraviolet light to increase vitamin D levels to 200 IU per serving increased vitamin D intake by 67 to 90 percent. A single serving of oyster mushrooms added 8 to 11 percent more vitamin D and 10 to 16 percent more choline to the dietary patterns.”

“The trial included 48 healthy Caucasian women with fine hair that had not been colored or permed. Participants took two capsules daily for 9 months, providing either 10 milligrams of silicon per day as choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid (ch-OSA) or a placebo.”

“Eggs contain several nutrients relevant to brain function, including choline, phospholipids, the omega-3 fatty acid DHA, vitamin B12, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin. These nutrients are involved in processes such as cell-membrane structure, chemical signaling between nerve cells, and protection against oxidative stress.”

“Still, the findings make essential phospholipids an interesting treatment candidate for MASLD patients while keeping lifestyle care and metabolic risk management central. In Q&A #82, I discussed whether increasing choline intake and other lifestyle strategies can help reverse fatty liver disease.”

“Further studies need to confirm the results and are also needed to test whether changing the timing of these lifestyle behaviors improves outcomes. In Q&A #76, I explain how choline and creatine may help protect against fatty liver disease.”

“It suggests that when the body runs low on essential vitamins or minerals, it doesn't distribute them evenly. Instead, it prioritizes urgent survival tasks, like keeping the heart beating or clotting blood, over long-term maintenance, such as repairing DNA or defending against oxidative damage.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.