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In this video I will be describing what Alzheimer’s disease is, and what seems to be the best way to prevent and treat it. Last week I was watching Dr Michael Gregor’s latest hour long lecture, called From Table to Able: Combating Disabling Diseases with Food and I was fascinated by how much difference a plant based diet can make to our health. In particular, I was curious about Alzheimer’s Disease. So I looked up more videos by Dr Greger to see what else he had found about ways to prevent it, so I’ll include excerpts from his videos. In addition, VegSource uploaded an hour long video with Dr Neal Barnard talking about Alzheimer’s disease, so I’ll summarise from that the ways we keep our mind sharp for as long as we can. I recommend watching the whole lecture for more detail. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It damages the brain, resulting in impaired memory, thinking and behavior.

Both Dr Michael Greger and Dr Neal Barnard assert that lifestyle factors and especially diet go a long way in preventing Alzheimer’s disease and slowing its progression. A whole foods plant-based diet, which is naturally low in iron, copper, and saturated and transfats, and higher in vitamin E and other antioxidants, is a powerful way to reduce the risk of getting Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Greger found that saffron and berries have additional benefits for the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. For even more protection against disease, combine a healthy plant based diet with other lifestyle factors such as sufficient sleep, effective stress management, mental stimulation, avoidance of drugs when possible, and do some regular exercise.

From Table to Able: Combating Disabling Diseases with Food (Dr Greger’s brilliant lecture)

(22-28 minutes is about Alzheimer’s)

Avoiding Alzheimer’s Dr Neal Barnard (fantastic one hour presentation)

Alzheimer’s Disease: Up to half of cases preventable
http://nutritionfacts.org/2011/11/29/alzheimers-disease-up-to-half-of-cases-potentially-preventable-with-lifestyle-changes/

Saffron For the Treatment Of Alzheimer’s

Fight Dementia Website (Australian):
http://www.fightdementia.org.au/common/files/NAT/2012_NAT_HS_AD_13_AD.pdf

Does Coconut Oil Cure Alzheimer’s Disease? (Answer is no)
http://nutritionfacts.org/video/does-coconut-oil-cure-alzheimers/