Battle Age-Linked Brain Shrink NATURALLY
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted December 22, 2023
Our brains go through many changes as we age.
One of the most common is a process called atrophy. It’s when our brain slowly shrinks.
We’re told this is a “normal” part of getting older and there’s nothing much we can do about it.
But that’s simply NOT true.
In fact, there are ways to slow down or even STOP brain shrinkage. One of the easiest and most effective is ensuring you get enough of one potent brain-supporting nutrient…
The mineral magnesium is vital for brain health.
And a recent study published in the European Journal of Nutrition confirmed that folks who eat high-magnesium foods, like spinach and nuts, tend to have bigger, healthier brains.
Additionally, those with MORE magnesium in their diets had smaller white matter lesions, another common sign of brain age.
While magnesium is critical for ALL of our brains, it appears that women, especially those who have gone through menopause, benefit the most from the mineral.
Various things, such as genes, lifestyle choices, and the environment, all play a role in the loss of brain tissue. But magnesium can help.
Here’s how…
- Magnesium has neuroprotective qualities that shield the brain from the adverse effects of aging. The mineral protects brain cells and lowers oxidative stress, a frequent cause of brain shrinkage.
- Long-term inflammation is linked to brain shrinkage and loss of cognitive function. Magnesium has natural anti-inflammatory qualities that can slow brain inflammation.
- Magnesium boosts blood flow, vital for getting oxygen and nutrients to brain cells.
- Magnesium helps improve synaptic plasticity (the ability to respond to new stimuli), which is critical for memory and learning. Magnesium can slow the cognitive loss that can accompany aging by forming NEW neural connections.
To protect your brain, start incorporating MORE magnesium-rich foods into your diet, including almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, spinach, Swiss chard, kale, collard greens, beans, mackerel, salmon, halibut, and dark chocolate.
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Source:
Alateeq, K., et al., “Dietary magnesium intake is related to larger brain volumes and lower white matter lesions with notable sex differences.” Eur J Nutr 62, 2039–2051 (2023). doi. org /10.1007/s00394-023-03123-x
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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