Reduce Your Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
The Archives of Neurology, 2010, suggest that there are a few nutrients that can reduce brain inflammation and therefore reduce our risk for Alzheimer's Disease. Here are the most important nutrients and some suggestions on how to prevent Alzheimer's.
Folate
High levels of this amino acid in the blood have been linked to reducing Alzheimer's disease, creating plaque that is less toxic, or inflammatory. Leafy green such as kale and spinach are high in folate. Foods also rich in this nutrient are Black-eyed peas, Great Northern white beans and other legumes.
Vitamin E
This fat-soluble anti-oxidant and vitamin may also help fight the formation of plaque buildup seen in Alzheimer's patients. Foods rich in Vitamin E are almonds, hazelnuts, sunflower seeds, sweet potatoes, and olive oil.
Omega 3
Cold-water fish such as salmon (wild is best) and sardines are high in omega-3s, we well as flaxseed oil. Walnuts and almonds contain high levels both omega-3s and vitamin E, making them great choices in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
Exercise the Brain
We have to keep the nerve pathways open and create new ones. There are a few things you can do which will help with this. Turn a book or other printed material upside down and read it out loud. This stimulates many centers in the brain at once. A few other ways to stimulate the brain are to play suduko, do logic puzzles, learn a new language, or learn to play an instrument.
Avoid Heavy Metals
Heavy metals are attracted to brain tissue. The brain of people who have died from Alzheimer's disease have been found to have higher levels of aluminum than those that died of other causes. Avoid aluminum cookware, soda cans, metal toothpaste containers, small oven trays, rice cookers, aluminum foil, anti-antiperspirants due to their high aluminum content. For more information on how to find out if you have high levels, get tested for heavy metals.
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This is great information, I know I will be using your food rcommendations to make sure that I support my brain.
I might even try reading upside down. Thanks for the great tips.
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I love it! Thank for this article. Reducing inflammation is so important not only pertaining to Alzheimer's, but every other chronic health condition.
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Brain exercises are vital to keeping diseases such as Alzheimers at bay. Its great to know which nutrients to include as well. Thank you!
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