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A sudden interruption in the blood supply of the brain.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses stroke risk, eczema, immune resilience, her new smoothie recipe, and whether everyone should cut out gluten.

“A preliminary study shows atrophy in olfactory brain regions and areas responsible for learning and memory, after COVID-19 illness, even in those with mild cases. Converging evidence suggests that the long-term impacts of SARS-CoV-2 infection are unknown.”

“When it comes to brain health, dietary choline is associated with lower risks for cognitive impairment, post-stroke depression, and dementia. Early childhood choline intake appears to be especially important for neurodevelopment, memory, attention, and learning.”

Small vessel disease is a generic term that describes dysfunction of blood vessels that occurs with aging and contributes to cognitive decline, cardiovascular disease, frailty, and stroke.

“They suggested that quercetin is a suitable agent to be used as an adjunct therapy to control hypertension. "Preclinical evidence suggests that quercetin shows promise in treating atherosclerosis, the build-up of plaque in the arteries, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.".”

“This reinforces the idea that beneficial coffee components beyond caffeine—such as polyphenols and diterpenes—play pivotal roles in promoting longevity. Cardiovascular health Moderate coffee consumption, about 2–3 cups daily, significantly reduces cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, including coronary heart disease and stroke.”

“Sleep disturbances may increase a person's risk of stroke, according to a new study. People who had trouble falling or staying asleep, snored, or had sleep apnea were more likely to have a stroke than those with normal sleep patterns.”

“Ischemia and reperfusion injury can also occur in the brain following a stroke, causing increased inflammation and oxidative damage. Few clinical studies have been performed investigating the effects of intravenous vitamin C in mitigating ischemia in the brain.”

“A 2013 study demonstrated that sulforaphane protects the brain during ischemic stroke via hormetic preconditioning. Ischemic stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is reduced or interrupted, starving neurons of oxygen and nutrients.”