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Dr. Majid Fotuhi

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Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

There's no harm in those diets for the brain.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

It's controversy because people have different genetic makeup.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

And while a keto diet may work well for one person, it may not be ideal for another person.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

So that's my approach to eating.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Don't eat junk food.

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Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

and everything else is good.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Salmon, sardines, and several other fish are high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Omega-3 fatty acids, the best supplement for the brain,

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

you need about 1,000 to 1,200 milligram of DHA EPA per day.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

And then when you eat a piece of salmon, you may get 300 milligram or 400 milligram.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Flaxseed may have 40 milligram, 50 milligram.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

And in general, I recommend omega-3 fatty acid supplements at a dose of 1,000 milligram per day.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

This is what I take myself.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Other than that, I don't recommend any other supplements.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

There are many, there are at least a thousand supplements with claims that it helps the brain, and I'm sure they do.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

But why would I take supplements when I can take a lot of fruits and vegetables?

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Absolutely right.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

The omega-3 index levels of eight or higher are better.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

And you can definitely easily check your omega-3 indexes.

Dhru Purohit Show
Alzheimer’s Isn’t Inevitable: The Science of Building a Stronger, Healthier Brain at Any Age with Dr. Majid Fotuhi

It's readily available in many places.