The Power of Nutrition for Brain Health: Neuro-protection Diet Guide by Dr. Hugh Wegwerth | Rosemount, MN
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Unleashing the Power of Nutrition to Boost Brain Health: Dietary Guidelines for Neuroprotection



Dysautonomia

Unraveling the Mysteries of Neuroinflammation, Nutrition, and Dysautonomia

Let's crack this conundrum wide open. You're sat there, thinking, "How do I rejuvenate my brain health? What steps can I take?" Here's the deal: I'm about to give you the inside track on four transformative strategies you can implement immediately.


Now, imagine this. You're looking at a graph titled "Dietary Interventions for Neuroinflammation." It's broken down into a simple four-step process. Ready to dive in?


Step 1: Rethink Your Diet

First thing's first. Let's tinker with that diet of yours. Aim to enrich your meals with essential fats – believe me, I've got a plethora of content on this. Next, start phasing out those deceptively delicious fried foods. The third step involves decreasing your consumption of hydrogenated oils – these are the villains of the culinary world. Now, this may seem daunting, but try going gluten-free. If you find you're still struggling, take it up a notch: go gluten-free and dairy-free. If that's not cutting it, give the paleo diet a whirl. And, if you're still wading through the murk of brain fog, an autoimmune paleo diet could be your saving grace.


Step 2: Stabilize Your Blood Sugar

Hold on to your hats. We're not done yet. It's time to steady the ship – your blood sugar ship, that is. Again, I've got a multitude of videos on this. A blood sugar level between 85 and 120 is your gold standard, food or no food.


Step 3: Experiment with a Modified Ketogenic Diet

Moving on, the third trick up your sleeve is to dabble with a modified ketogenic diet. What does this look like? Let me paint you a picture: fewer than 50g of carbohydrates each day, and 70-80% of your caloric intake derived from fats.


Step 4: Intermittent Fasting and Ketogenic Diet

Last but by no means least, you could trial intermittent fasting while adhering to a ketogenic diet. This equates to a 6-hour eating window between noon and six. The catch? All your nutrient-packed food must align with a high-fat ketogenic diet.


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