Ep. 132 | Can a Plant-Based Diet Help Slow Down or Reduce Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease?

As we age, it’s hard not to start worrying about our health, and about how long we can stay ‘mentally there’ for our loved ones. It’s natural to want to stay alert, sharp and aware of the people we love and of our surroundings, so we can get the most out of our remaining years.

But maybe Alzheimer’s disease runs in your family, and you’re afraid this can happen to you too. So you’re wondering, “How can I prevent this, and how can I keep my mind going strong?” 

Let’s look at that today. In this episode, we’ll see if eating a plant-based diet might help older individuals with cognitive decline such as Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll also examine other lifestyle changes that may help slow down the progression of cognitive impairment or dementia. So grab that hot mug of tea and let’s dive in!

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Episode Highlights & Key Timestamps:

• [2:05] What is Dementia?
• [3:18] How Alzheimer’s disease has impacted me personally 
• [5:00] Recommendations for better cognitive health and to reduce risk of dementia
• [5:36] What a 2022 review paper by Stefanak and colleagues discussed
• [6:09] How a whole food plant-based diet may help – 2024 published study
• [7:48] The results of this randomized controlled trial
• [8:51] Possible mechanisms behind the benefits seen from plant-based eating on brain health
• [10:29] What I wish I could have had with my grandmother
• [11:01] How you can get support in building the best cognitive and physical health

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