Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
In Part 2 of this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. delves into studies explaining how the nutrient HMB can help people facing muscle loss. He also discusses the importance of stretching.
Muscle loss is thought to impact more than 50 million people worldwide. This is problematic because it can lead to additional health issues including diabetes, physical disability, frailty syndrome and more. The good news is that there are nutrients that can help support overall muscle wellness as you age.
acetylcholine
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If you’re beginning to forget things more commonly than usual, having trouble learning something new or losing your train of thought during a conversation, it may be related to the age-associated drop in the important neurotransmitter acetylcholine.†
Acetylcholine is produced naturally in your brain. It also works in the rest of your body, where it is involved in muscle function, heart function and more. But we’re focusing on the brain because acetylcholine is core to forming memories and learning. This nutrient has a natural decline with age and it leads to that age-related forgetfulness. We call this subjective memory loss.†
Acetylcholine is needed for more than just remembering and learning. You also use it for problem solving. For instance, if you get off the highway at the wrong exit and need to figure out how to get back on the right track, acetylcholine is needed for that. It’s also important for logical reasoning, as well as for focus and concentration.†
So how do you restore acetylcholine in the brain and body? It’s made out of choline, which is a water-soluble B vitamin. Regular choline is hard to get into the brain and it’s not in the best foods. It is in egg yolks and you do get some in fish, but a lot of the sources of choline are things such as organ meats. The choline used in most multivitamins and B-complex formulations doesn’t get into the brain very effectively. That doesn’t mean it’s not good.†
Choline is needed for nerve health, muscle health and liver health, but the form of choline that really gets into the brain is phosphatidylcholine, which is the precursor to making acetylcholine. You can get some phosphatidylcholine in legumes, but you get a lot in krill oil. Krill is a tiny crustacean related to shrimp. When we get krill for our Krill Oil Advanced formulation, we get it from a very clean, sustainable fishery in Antarctica. When you take krill oil or get phosphatidylcholine from legumes, the phosphatidylcholine readily enters your brain. The phosphatides are very important because they help maintain the structure of the brain, as well as the proper release of neurotransmitters, but it’s the choline that’s really important for your memory.†
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90% of Americans do not get sufficient choline in the diet, which is why a krill oil supplement can be so helpful. When you take krill, you get phosphatidylcholine that readily enters the brain. You also get the fish oils that are attached to the phosphatidylcholine. Then, if you also take Alcar with ALA, the acetyl group from that supplement will attach to the phosphatidylcholine from the krill and that helps you reestablish your acetylcholine.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. explains the important role that the nutrient acetylcholine plays in memory. He also offers recommendations for how to rebuild levels in the body in order to support the brain.†
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Eye floaters are small particles in the eye that can appear as dots or squiggles in your field of vision. They can be annoying and can impact your overall eye health. The good news is that there are nutrients that can help.
Collagen supplements have been increasing in popularity, but did you know there are different types? Learn about the different varieties of this nutrient and why they are important for the health of your skin, hair, immune system and more.
mild cognitive impairment
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As we get older, we tend to get forgetful. Many people are concerned that this might signal the onset of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease. But the truth of the matter is that it’s often not dementia.†
Memory problems can be due to a myriad of causes. It could be a part of aging itself brought on by a slow down of the brain. It could also be due to other medical conditions in the heart, lungs, kidneys or liver. It could be some kind of psychological problem, like anxiety or depression, and could even be a result of certain medications. But being forgetful is a normal part of aging.†
The differences between normal aging of the brain and Alzheimer’s disease are distinct. For instance, an older person may make a bad judgment decision once in a while, but a person with Alzheimer’s has terrible judgment all the time. If this forgetfulness escalates to the point where someone may struggle to carry on a conversation, this is called mild cognitive impairment.†
Approximately 15 to 25% of people over the age of 60 have mild cognitive impairment. This leads to memory problems, as well as problems with understanding complex situations. The people can still live at home and find their way around, but they often drift into dementia. They have more serious memory problems and they are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias than people who do not have mild cognitive impairment.†
Mild cognitive impairment does not always lead to dementia. It depends on its cause. For instance, if the mild cognitive impairment is due to a health condition or a drug, it may not even be permanent. Studies have shown that mild cognitive impairment can also be caused by circulatory problems in the brain and traumatic brain injuries.†
There is evidence linking exercise with improved memory in people with mild cognitive impairment. You really should be exercising five to seven days a week. When you exercise, it’s often social and in varying locations. This is stimulating for the brain. Exercise also helps to improve blood flow to the brain, helping to provide the brain with oxygen and nutrients. This also seems to trigger the release of molecules in the brain that help repair brain cells.†
A diet low in saturated fats but rich in fresh fruits and vegetables is also beneficial for the health of the brain. Beans, nuts and seeds also contain nutrients that are supportive for the brain. Nutrients such as lutein, green tea and fish oils have been shown to protect and promote brain health as well.†
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. explains what mild cognitive impairment is and how it relates to memory loss. He begins discussing supplements and nutrients that can help promote the health of the brain. He will continue this discussion in Part 2 of this episode, coming later this week. Stay tuned!
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