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...
By Robert H. Lustig, MD, MSL Robert Lustig is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics in the Division of Endocrinology, and Member of the Institute for Health Policy Studies at the University of California, San Francisco. He is a pediatric neuroendocrinologist,and an international authority on...
Homocysteine and Brain Health: An Overview Homocysteine, a sulphur containing compound within the methionine cycle, is explored here in this comprehensive review conducted by Tracey-Anne Hipkiss, MSc. New to homocysteine? Start with our main Homocysteine Guide. Introduction The...
What is Alzheimer’s? Alzheimer’s disease accounts for about two thirds of dementia diagnoses. While dementia can be diagnosed on the basis of a Cognitive Function Test Alzheimer’s dementia requires a specific kind of scan to be diagnosed. Professor David Smith and colleagues at...
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...
What Is Homocysteine? Homocysteine: Key Takeaways Homocysteine is a key amino acid linked to long-term brain and cardiovascular health; high levels indicate dysfunction in essential processes. Elevated homocysteine can harm blood vessel function and contribute to diseases like...
15 'Brain Foods' For Your Diet The brain is the most energy hungry organ in the body. Despite weighing just 1.5 kg, it uses around 25% of the body's energy. Like a high performance engine, the brain functions best when it is fuelled with the right nutrients from the foods we eat. In fact,...
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...
