Shout out to Choline! Choline is a building block of the molecules phosphatidylcholine (PC) and acetylcholine that are critical for our brain health! PC is vital to the structural integrity of EVERY cell membrane in our body. PC helps cells live longer and function optimally. It supports healthy cell to cell communication. Acetylcholine is central to cognitive function, memory, our sleep cycle, neuronal function and muscle control. In addition to brain health PC is great for liver health. It helps with nutrient assimilation, hormone balance, detox, and healthy lipid metabolism.
Foods To Focus On:
Egg yolks
Beef
Poultry
Liver
Seafood: salmon/cod/scallops
Brassica Veggies: broccolini, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts Peanuts/peanut butter
Helpful Supplements:
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2. Liposomal Phosphatidyl Choline (bioceuticals - from sunflower seed lecithin)
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3. Choline Citrate (Perque - non-soy)
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For more support with cognitive issues, consider:
Citicoline Cognizin 250mg (Vital Nutrients)
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BOOKS:
Genius Foods by Max Lugavore -
The Grain Brain Cookbook by David Perlmutter, MD -
A Mind of Your Own - Kelly Brogan MD - The Wahls Protocol by Terry Wahls MD - The End of Alzheimer's by The End of Alzheimer's by Dale Bredesen MD -
RESOURCES:
Dr. David Perlmutter's Blog -
Alzheimer's drug discovery foundation -
Linus Pauling Institute -
Doctor's trained in IV nutrient therapy
naturopathic.org
acam.org
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