Nutrition and Cognitive Function – (07-30-01)



Nutrition and Cognitive Function

While not usually the first treatment thought of for cognitive and psychological problems, I firmly believe that nutrition and exercise are one of the most powerful (and underutilized) tools we have to deal with them. Maintaining proper insulin sensitivity, avoiding food allergies (especially gluten, when present) and exercise are just a few of the options available. In addition, the process in the body that uses folic acid for a large variety of metabolic processes can have a major impact on cognitive function. Genetic sluggishness of the enzyme that produces the active form of folic acid results in elevated homocysteine levels and impaired methylation (a process which serves to protect DNA).

Synergy : Nutrition in Clinical Care 4 (3), 156-167

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James Bogash

For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.







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