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How To Keep Your Brain Young with Antioxidants? Being alive is a balancing act between making energy by combusting glucose with oxygen and generating ‘oxidant’ exhaust fumes that must then be neutralised. This process, known as oxidative stress, is a key contributor to ageing. Over...
The Biggest Myths About Alzheimer’s - And What the Science Actually Shows Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most feared diagnosis of modern life. And where there is fear, myths flourish. Many of the biggest myths about Alzheimer’s have become widely accepted beliefs. We are told it is...
Why “Normal” Vitamin D Levels May Not Be Protective for Women’s Brains Science now recognises Vitamin D as far more than a bone-health nutrient. Over the past decade, it has become increasingly clear that vitamin D acts as a hormone regulator, playing an important role in brain...
Speakers Agenda Register Now SUPPORTERS The International Society for Orthomolecular Medicine (ISOM) is a global leader in advancing medical education focused on the role of nutrients in health and disease. Their involvement connects this event...
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‘Don’t Waste Your Money on Supplements’ By Patrick Holford How often have you read this phrase from supposed experts, apparently described as “based on science”? It usually comes from “foodies” who believe that you can get all the nutrients you need from a well-balanced...
Welcome to 2026 – The Year of the Alpacalypse by Patrick Holford The Global Brain Health Crisis and Why 2026 Matters Down here at Fforest Barn Mountain Retreat we are awaiting the arrival of Buddy, our new alpaca, joining Tommy Gun, Food for the Brain’s lucky mascot, along with...
From Awareness to Action: A Year of Progress in Dementia Prevention A Letter from Emma - Our CEO This has been a landmark year for Food for the Brain, a year in which our work moved from ambition to acceleration. I am reminded of this shift every time I hear from individuals and families...
