Our latest blog explores specific nutrients and dietary patterns that are most supportive of female brain health across the lifespan. Premenstruation The age at which periods begin varies from female to female. Therefore it is highly beneficial to establish a varied diet from an early age,...
1.Selenium Overview 1.1 Bioavailability and Efficiency Selenium (Se) is a primordial non-metal that occurs naturally in metal sulphide ores found in the Earth’s crust. Soils above granite bedrock are naturally low in Se; soils associated with coal seams and mining waste, black shale and...
Homocysteine is naturally produced by the body during methylation. Methylation is an essential process in the body, which involves the transfer of a methyl group, comprising one carbon atom and three hydrogen atoms. Methylation is involved in a wide array of processes in the body, including...
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Dealing with a mental and cognitive health problem on your own can be both overwhelming and isolating. That’s why it’s important to seek professional help from someone who can guide you and support you back to health. Poor mental wellbeing and/or cognitive health can be caused by a...
About the event: Dr. Uma Naidoo founded and developed the first US based Nutritional Psychiatry clinic at an academic teaching hospital. She works with individuals to develop healthy eating to improve mental well-being. She will share case studies of Alzheimers disease and other forms of...
Estimated reading time: 7 mins Periodontitis is another word for gum disease, caused by a specific bacteria called Porphyromonas gingivalis, that leads to infection of the tissue holding the teeth in place, and as a consequence, symptoms such as bleeding gums and loose teeth. The...
Food for the Brain provide evidence based information on numerous conditions that impact on brain health and mental wellbeing. These conditions sit under four umbrellas: Neurological disorders Mental illnesses Conditions related to neurodiversity Conditions of malnutrition, which...
Half of the risk for developing dementia and Alzheimer's is preventable. BEFORE AFTER Only 1 in 100 cases are caused by genes. Much of the risk relates to nutrition and lifestyle factors that we can change. Given that Alzheimer's is not a reversible condition, the best hope is...
Most healthcare professionals have received little or no formal nutrition education. This is especially true related to brain health. We endeavour to address this gap by assembling the latest research and evidence-based nutrition education
