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Recently, "Time" featured online a top headline that read "Diabetes Doubles Alzheimer's Risk." I deal with a lot of clients who have diabetes , and I am always looking at new studies and the best ways to advise them in their healthy endeavors. More and more people are being diagnosed with Alzheimer's -- a frustrating and discouraging condition -- and people should understand that the way we treat our bodies matters in more ways than we might realize.
There is a direct relationship between high blood sugar and oxidative stress; so individuals with diabetes must make careful, well thought out decisions about the food they put into their bodies. Some believe that a diet high in carbohydrates, especially fructose, combined with a deficiency of necessary fats and cholesterol, has lead to the development of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. This type of diet, when low in fats, can result in a spike of post-meal blood sugar levels .
These high blood sugar levels can eventually lead to a process called glycation, which leads to aging by damaging cells. This process can also cause inflammation. Eventually the process ends in the development of advanced glycation end-products, which are very often present in the brains of those with Alzheimer's. Continue to read: huffingtonpost.com
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Consumption of leucine-enriched essential amino acid supplements during endurance exercise may enhance the synthesis of muscle protein by 33%, says a new study from the US Army. Read more: nutraingredients.com