Introducing My New Podcast! Health Hacks with Mark Hyman, MD
Mark Hyman
Jun 11, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Consume 8-10 cups of vegetables and fruit for brain health
To truly use food as medicine for the brain, you should aim to eat 8-10 cups of vegetables and fruit daily, far more than the standard recommendation.
Consume leafy greens daily to enhance cognitive youth
Consuming just 1.3 servings of green leafy vegetables daily was correlated with a cognitive decline rate equivalent to being 11 years younger.
Reevaluate beta-amyloid plaque's role in Alzheimer's disease
Beta-amyloid plaque is not the cause of Alzheimer's but rather a side effect or bystander in the process of neuroinflammation.
Consume fresh fish thrice weekly to lower depression risk by 62%
Eating three or more servings of fresh fish a week was shown to reduce the risk of depression by 62%, an effect not seen with canned tuna.
Incorporate SMASH fish for optimal brain health
The best fish for brain health are small, cold-water "SMASH" fish: Salmon, Mackerel, Anchovies, Sardines, and Herring, which are high in omega-3s and low in toxins.
Monitor homocysteine levels to reduce dementia risk
A homocysteine level over 14 increases your risk of dementia by 50%, making it an essential lab test that is not routinely checked.
Utilize methylmalonic acid test to assess B12 status and pre-dementia risk
A methylmalonic acid test is a much better indicator of your B12 status than standard tests and is crucial for assessing pre-dementia risk.
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