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...
In this article, we will explore how to get rid of brain fog and discuss practical strategies to help you regain mental clarity. by Patrick Holford and edited by Nuala Mcdermott Have you ever experienced ‘brain fog’? Difficulty concentrating, feeling mentally sluggish, forgetful,...
-- Do supplements really help when it comes to cognitive decline or are they money wasted down the toilet?! We believe that the science supports the use of correct supplementation in order to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer's - so what is going on and what does the research really...
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...
Widespread omega-3 deficiency is cranking up aggression. Children flying off the handle, fighting at school, increasing rates of ADHD, depression and violent offences, perhaps even more global conflicts - a new study suggests that something very simple could be cranking up...
Managing ADHD in Adults: A Nutritional Approach ADHD isn't only a childhood condition. A growing number of adults are being diagnosed with it, often for the first time, and medication alone doesn't always address every symptom. That’s why adult ADHD nutrition is worth looking at alongside...
The Upgrade Your Brain Conference was a legendary event! A few weeks ago we co-hosted a truly epic event - the Upgrade Your Brain Conference. We aimed to bring world experts and healthcare professionals together to address the mental health crisis we are facing…and we did just...
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...
Contents: What is Parkinson’s disease? What causes Parkinson’s disease? Conventional Treatment Nutrition and Parkinson’s disease; what works So, what does nutrition have to do with Parkinson’s? Key Nutrition Factors Optimise your diet, reduce your toxic...
Introduction Insomnia is a sleep disorder frequently characterized by having difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep, having trouble returning to sleep after multiple awakenings during the night, and failing to sleep again after early morning awakenings (1) (2). This insufficient sleep...
