
You're Eating Away Your Memory — Dr. David Jockers on Reversing Cognitive Decline
Ancient Health PodcastShow Notes
It's estimated that more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, and that number is expected to climb. Today on the podcast, Dr. Motley sits down with Dr. David Jockers of the chart-topping podcast on functional nutrition, to understand how we can nourish our bodies to help keep our brains sharp.
Learn how to tackle vitamin deficiencies through key nutritional strategies, sleep and sunlight can help address dementia and cognitive decline. This conversation is full of wisdom, including Dr. Jockers' top nutrition myths and vitamin mistakes you don’t want to make.
Chapters:
00 - 13:54 - Introduction and Dr. Jockers’ Morning Routine
14:00 - 22:07 - How to Prevent Alzheimer's and Dementia
22:08 - 24:29 - Signs and Symptoms of Cognitive Decline
24:30 - 26:05 - The Role of Magnesium
26:52 - 31:07 - Recommended Labs
31:08 - 34:47 - Look Out for Seed Oils
34:48 - 38:39 - Tips for Healthy Cells
38:40 - 39:59 - Biggest Nutrition Myths Out There
40:00 - 44:49 - What Exercise Does for Our Brains
44:51 - 49:23 - Top Vitamin Mistakes People Make
49: 25 - How to Pick a Good Omega
51:03 - 57:37 - How to Learn to Fast + Why It’s So Good For You
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