Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Vitamin K2 is an important nutrient that helps ensure your bones are getting the calcium they need, but did you know it also has powerful benefits for memory? Learn more from Amanda Williams, MPH.
Researchers have indicated parts of the brain that are necessary for maintaining memory functions as we age. These studies have also looked at nutrients that can help to support and promote the brain as we grow older.
migraines
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Amanda Williams, MPH
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A new study just came out from The British Medical Journal discussing the impact of omega-3 fatty acids in the setting of migraines. Today, I want to talk about this study and take a look at the science behind it.†
This study showed findings from a trial that indicated that omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil or from a diet rich in fish could be very helpful for lowering the incidence of migraines. Migraines are one of the most common neurological diseases. It is estimated that they affect more than a billion people globally.†
These researchers notated that diet should be at the forefront of helping with migraines. One of the areas of interest is looking at diets rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are known to help ease inflammation in the body, whereas omega-6 fatty acids tend to drive up inflammation. When people have a diet that is heavier in omega-6s, then this can actually continue to exacerbate that neurological pathway in which migraines are then triggered.†
In the study, the researchers go on to detail how omega-3 fatty acids can help with migraine headaches. Not only do they have these anti-inflammatory effects, but they also have an antinociceptive impact. This can help people who get nauseated when they get headaches, something that is very common in people who get migraines.†
Within this study, researchers had the subjects keep track of the different foods they were eating. They looked at their typical intake of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Then, they had one group take additional omega-3s. Through this, they found that the group who took the additional omega-3 had a significant reduction in the frequency and duration of their migraines.†
A lot of people deal with migraines. Oftentimes, they’re trying to figure out what the best approach is. They have to see if their migraines are being triggered by hormones or diet, but we also need to recognize that people need to get the right nutrients on board. This includes things such as magnesium, coenzyme Q10 and, of course, omega-3 fatty acids. These nutrients are so incredibly important for anyone across the board, but especially for those who are dealing with chronic migraines.†
WHY OMEGA-3S ARE SO ESSENTIAL FOR YOUR HEALTH – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 133. Listen Now>>
There is enough science out there now that shows that omega-3 fatty acids have the capability to help fend off inflammation. If we have inflammation in the body or are prone to having these migraine attacks, then it would be advantageous to make sure that you’re taking, at minimum, 1000mg of omega-3 fatty acids a day.†
In this episode, Amanda Williams, MPH discusses research looking at the relationship between omega-3 fatty acids and migraine headaches. She explains how omega-3 fatty acids function in the body, specifically in terms of inflammation.†
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The amino acid carnosine offers powerful support for various systems within the body, including the brain and muscles. Learn about the importance of this unique dipeptide from Amanda Williams, MPH.
Many people who were sick with COVID-19 are still suffering from issues with cognition in a phenomenon known as long COVID. Learn about how you can help support your memory and mood in the face of these issues from Jerry Hickey, Ph.
mild cognitive impairment
InViteⓇ Health Podcast, Episode hosted by Jerry Hickey, Ph.
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In Part 1 of this episode, we discussed what mild cognitive impairment is and how it compares to Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. In Part 2, we will discuss specific ingredients in supplements and foods that have been studied in people with mild cognitive impairment, as well as other nutrients that are great for the brain.†
Green tea is a powerful nutrient for brain health. There was a study where researchers gave young people a green tea drink without the caffeine-related ingredients. They had these people on powerful functional MRI machines and they found that the catechins in the green tea were stimulating the brain to work better. Additional studies in countries such as Germany and Italy found that people who drink green tea have a lower risk of developing memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.†
GREEN TEA AND LONGEVITY – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 336. Listen Now>>
There is also evidence that cocoa is good for the brain. In older people, cocoa works as an anti-inflammatory, anti-aging nutrient. This is important as we age because antioxidant levels in the brain decrease dramatically with age. The brain is a super high-energy organ that releases a lot of peroxides. These peroxides can damage the fats in your brain that are important for memory functions. Green tea and cocoa both help resupply antioxidants in the brain to fend off these damaging free radicals. Cocoa also re-establishes circulation in the aging brain, which is important because a decline in brain circulation can impact memory functions.†
A study done in Italy looked at the efficacy of cocoa for helping with mild cognitive impairment. This study looked at people aged 56 to 75 who had mild cognitive impairment. They were forgetting things. The researchers split the people into two separate groups and found that patients who had real disruption in their cognitive functions did not have many polyphenols within their brain. The people who had more cocoa had less deterioration in their brain functions.†
There’s also ALCAR, which is found in our ALCAR with ALA formulation. The combination of these nutrients is great for your brain, brain energy and mood. People who have mild cognitive impairment have a decline in ALCAR, while people with Alzheimer’s disease have an even bigger decrease in this nutrient.†
THE MANY BRAIN BENEFITS OF ALCAR AND ALA, PART 1 – INVITE HEALTH PODCAST, EPISODE 134. Listen Now>>
In this episode, Jerry Hickey, Ph. expands on his discussion of mild cognitive impairment. He details various studies on nutrients that help with this issue and explains the role they play within the brain.†
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Thank you for tuning in to the InViteⓇ Health Podcast. You can find all of our episodes for free wherever you listen to podcasts or by visiting www.invitehealth.com/podcast. Make sure you subscribe and leave us a review! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at InViteⓇ Health today. We’ll see you next time on another episode of the InViteⓇ Health Podcast.
