02/05/2026
Alzheimer’s disease
A plack built up in the brain is the cause of Alzheimer’s disease as far as we currently understand. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) is a compound that is the beginning of the reaction that causes this plack in the brain. This diminishes neuron activity.
Mitochondrial function is crucial to the production of ATP which decreases the effect of ROS.
Not being able to rid the body of ROS due to low antioxidant content in your diet is a major risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease.
ROS compounds are increased with the following:
1. Ultra processed foods.
2. Fructose.
3. Artificial Sweeteners especially Sucralose.
4. Lack of water.
5. Lack of physical activity.
6. Low fiber diet
7. Not enough essential omega fats.
8. Not flossing your teeth.
9. Poor gut health.
The 8 rules for gut health.
1. Eat slower and think about what it is you are eating. Smell your food.
2. No processed food.
3. Diversity of plant foods. Feed the microbes with different colors and phytonutrients. Coffee is good for the gut. It reduces heart disease. Matcha also good for the gut.
4. Pre and probiotic foods. Fermented foods.
5. Cycle your protein. Eggs, meat (no pork), mushrooms, almonds, walnuts, h**p seeds, lentils.
6. Quality not calories. Whole Foods not fats and carbs as a priority.
7. Colorful foods. Bitter plants are best. Cruciferous vegetables and dark chocolate
8. Time restricted eating. 14 hours without eating. Ie don’t eat later at night.
Vagus nerve health. 80% of the signals through this nerve are gut to brain. The guy is another brain that communicates deeply with the actual brain.
Why is the gut so important? 70% of our immune system is in the gut. Remember that your immune system fights cancer!
Consider 3 days of a ketogenic diet every 3 months. This will test what fuel source you use and alter the gut bacteria in a positive way.
Sauna, cold plunging
Social interaction. Be a part of something. Clubs, organizations and activities.
Hacks.
1. Eat before you go into a tempting environment.
2. Take nuts with you when you travel.
3. Food prep on the weekends to deal with time constraints during your busy week.
