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Ultra processed foods make up over 50% of the American diet, yet they substantially increase your risk for…

There is a strong relationship between consuming ultra-processed foods and the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease — a disease for which there is no meaningful cure. Let me breakdown the connection for you…

Take a look at the trailer for Max Lugavere’s (author of Genius Foods) documentary “Little Empty Boxes.” It depicts his mother’s battle with dementia coupled with important brain health takeaways. What an important and brave story to tell! Hopefully, it will stream somewhere for the world to see.

Little Empty Boxes Watch the Trailer About The FilmLittle Empty Boxes is a feature length documentary from Max Lugavere, a filmmaker who chronicles his mother’s life as she battles a mysterious form of Dementia. As Kathy's world begins to deteriorate around her, Max consults with health experts in medicine to lear....

OMEGA 3 and VITAMIN D for the win! A 2018 randomized control trial found that 2000 IU of vitamin D and 722mg of DHA omega 3 improved irritability in children 2 1/2 to 8 years old with autism spectrum disorder. Vitamin D specifically improved hyperactivity. Coincidentally, the researchers found that omega 3 also reduced lethargy in these children.

REMEMBER: Supplementation is a long game strategy. This study was conducted over 12 months. It can take up to 3 months to see meaningful changes in omega 3 levels in the blood.

A randomised controlled trial of vitamin D and omega-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids in the treatment of irritability and hyperactivity among children with autism spectrum disorder - PubMed Irritability and hyperactivity are common in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Because pharmacological treatments may have adverse effects, and despite limited evidence, caregivers/parents often use dietary supplements such as vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids to address these behavioura...