The brain ages through oxidation, therefore you want to consider eating foods rich in polyphenols, taking an antioxidant /polyphenol supplement and/or consider drinking tea over coffee. DR. CHAD LARSON
An Overview of Short-Term Fasting & Health Benefits
- The benefits of a 36 hour fast
- Have dinner the night before, fast all day the next day, then have breakfast the following day
- There are several benefits to short-term fasting
- It gives the digestive tract a break
- It gives the liver a break
- It gives the organs a chance to catch up on their functions
- It helps to burn excess body fat around the abdomen
- Abdominal fat increases the chances of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes
- It improves metabolism
- It improves blood sugar balance
- If you are going to fast for longer than 36 hours, you should be under the guidance of a healthcare professional
- A 36 hour fast is safe, if you don’t have any serious health conditions
- During a fast, there is an increase in brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF)
- BDNF is a stimulus for neuron development
- Short term fasting can also be beneficial to help prevent diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Dementia
- Drinking tea is great for fasting
- A recent study showed that tea drinking can significantly decrease the chance of cognitive decline
- 3-5 cups of tea per day showed a reduced chance of cognitive decline by 53%
- 6-10 cups per day showed a reduced chance of cognitive decline by 65%
- Polyphenols in the tea are responsible for the cognitive benefits
- One of the way the brain ages is through oxidation
- To decrease oxidation and aging of the brain, you need antioxidants
- Polyphenols are loaded with antioxidants
- Polyphenol nutrients help to block and prevent blocking of the neurons in the brain
- You might want to consider drinking tea over coffee
If you’re looking to supplement your diet with additional antioxidants, I would recommend our Resveratrol. The Pure Prescriptions brand of resveratrol provides the synergy of two powerful ingredients: Natural resveratrol (standardized to the most biologically active trans-isomer), and red wine polyphenols. Resveratrol is standardized to contain 20% polyphenols and 25% trans-Resveratrol. Resveratrol is a polyphenol present in over 70 species of plants, including many fruits and vegetables. Growing numbers of in vivo studies show the extensive therapeutic benefits of resveratrol, including free-radical absorbing activity possibly responsible for its ability to extend the lifespan of various mammals.
