(Originally posted in IHCAN magazine. Written by Patrick Holford, edited by Carol Ludlam) What is really going on as we age? What contributes to the wrinkles, stiffer joints, slower cognitive function and other health problems? It begins with the brain. Your brain consumes more energy...
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by Patrick Holford -- What has homocysteine got to do with autism? Homocysteine, a toxic amino acid commonly associated with disorders of the brain and circulation, is an indicator of a lack of B vitamins resulting in faulty methylation, a process critical for brain function. So...
By Patrick Holford Raised homocysteine, the best indicator of your ‘methylation’ ability, is not only causal for Alzheimer’s disease but probably also for strokes and several other diseases in the 100 diseases for which homocysteine is a biomarker. However, homocysteine is easily...
Your Glutathione Index Defines How Your Cells Are Ageing Nutritional therapists have been measuring red cell glutathione and supplementing glutathione or its precursor N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) for decades. But it’s really hard, and expensive, to measure accurately. Until now. So how...
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not just an issue to address with our children. Many adults are finding themselves diagnosed with this brain disorder and conventional medicinal support is limited. Why are we struggling to focus and concentrate OR focus on one specific task at...
By Patrick Holford If you look up the Oxford Dictionary definition of the word neurodivergent it is this: ‘divergence in mental or neurological function from what is considered typical or normal (frequently used with reference to autistic spectrum disorders).’ Other types of...
World expert think tank declares a mental health meltdown as rates of mental illness soar. -- We are facing a new pandemic. Not the result of a return of Covid or bird flu but caused by something much closer to home that affects us every day. The food we eat. It is damaging our...
Vitamin D: Your Brain's Ally against Alzheimer’s and Dementia Few people realise that vitamin D acts more like a brain fat than a vitamin - and your risk of cognitive decline can soar by up to 19 times if your levels are low. Often known as the sunshine vitamin, it is in fact a vital...
