Keep cholestrole down:
LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) level down under 100 is a target level. It’s also helpful to raise the “good” or HDL level with an increase in aerobic exercise, weight loss and dietary changes. An optimal diet is low in animal (saturated) and hydrogenated fats, low in sugar and refined grains (e.g. white flour, white rice, white pasta & bread) and high in fiber. You should be getting about 20 grams of fiber daily for every 1000 calories you eat.
Lower your Lipoprotein(a):
Lipoprotein(a) is one of the “bad” forms of cholesterol, with a particular tendency to run in families and cause stroke. Lp(a) levels can be lowered with supplemental vitamin B3, a.k.a. niacin. Before you start taking niacin supplements check your Lp(a) level with a fasting blood test – your result should be less than 30.
Control your level homocystine:
A high homocysteine level is a strong, independent risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease. Homocysteine is an amino acid – one of the building blocks of protein. A simple blood test will measure your homocysteine level. Your level should be less than 9.0. Homocysteine levels can be lowered by taking supplements of folic acid, along with vitamins B6 and B12. I recommend that everyone take 400 micrograms of folic acid daily as a bare minimum. B6 and B12 supplements should be 25-50 mg, and 100-1000 mcg, respectively. If your homocysteine level is elevated you may need much higher amounts of folic acid.
Eat :
Independent research has suggested that a lower intake of calories, as well as saturated fat and cholesterol can cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in half in certain people. Fewer calories mean fewer free radicals the dangerous byproducts of metabolism caused by the processing of food with oxygen. These free radicals have been shown to cause the type of brain injury (known as “oxidative damage”) seen in Alzheimer’s disease.
Eat better:
rich in colorful fruits and vegetables, olive oil, avocados, nuts & seeds, small fish, beans & whole grains and lean protein sources including eggs, soy and nonfat dairy products are recommended.
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