A study from the Neurology journal reports that mild cognitive impairment, once thought to be a normal part of aging, could be an early sign of Alzheimer’s. There is no cure...only medications that can slow the disease’s progression. The good news is that lifestyle changes can significantly reduce disease progression and may even play a role preventing the Alzheimer’s from affecting the brain.

The most important step it seems is to is to stop inflammation. This is caused by a normally harmless protein call beta-amyloidal grows in the brain and starts to block the connections between neurons. As a result of the blockage the all important neurons start to die off. As this happens the memory starts to go along with abstract thinking. As the progression of neurons continue to die cognitive functions along with personality changes start to occur.

A diet high in fruits and vegetables is can be incredibly beneficial because it provides the highest amounts of antioxidant nutrients that get absorbed by the body. The nutrients reduce oxidation in the watery portions of cells. Adding vitamin E to the equation to work on fatty portions of the cells and you will have a remedy to slow and even stop inflammation throughout the body.

Another remedy that helps is to reduce saturated fats. Meat, butter and whole milk are high is saturated fats and are proinfalammatory nutrients that actually increase brain inflammation. The best fats are healthful non-saturated fats, such as olive oil and fats in avocados and fish. These good fats also provide DHA, which reduce brain plaques.

Exercise is fantastic for blood flow and circulation and most importantly stimulates more new neurons in the brain. This new production of increasing neurons actually improves memory and brain function. Also consider adding Ginkgo extract to your diet. In the European Journal of Neurology followed patients with moderate dementia for 24 weeks. Those given ginkgo did as well overall or better as those given the popular Alzheimer’s drug donepezil.

Any supplements should be discussed with your doctor before taking.

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