Like
so many others, you may have noticed that you can’t remember like you
once could. Sadly, some of your most common habits may actually
increase your risk for developing dementia. Pay attention to this -
life expectancy is increasing! If you don't do anything to change, most
likely you will get worse as you get older. But wait! There are
changes you can do that will make a difference.
The
reviewed research makes it clear that reduced memory is not a
coincidence, and that you have quite a bit of control(Kerti L,
et.al.,2013). The study participants were 141 individuals both men and
women with an average age of 62.1 years. A verbal learning test was
used and their fasting HbA1c, glucose and insulin were checked. HbA1c
is a measurement of long term glucose control. MRI scans were
implemented to assess hippocampal volume and microstructure.
The
results were very interesting and showed that even in the absence of
type 2 diabetes or impaired glucose tolerance, chronically higher blood
glucose levels had a negative influence on cognition possibly due to
structural changes in brain areas relevant to learning.
The
researchers stated that strategies aimed at lowering glucose levels
even in the normal range may beneficially influence cognition.
Click here and learn how to take control!
Published with permission by Didrik Sopler, Ph.D., L.Ac : www.TissueRecovery.com
Dr. Marsh has worked with and referrers patients to Dr. Sopler for
co-management for years . . . He is quite simply San Diego's top
functional medicine consultant.
No comments:
Post a Comment