Vitamin D and Alzheimers Disease

12/01/23 • 9 min

In this episode, I explore the intricate relationship between Vitamin D and Alzheimer's disease. I delve into the scientific nature of Vitamin D, not just as a nutrient but as a prohormone crucial for bone health, immune function, and brain health.
The episode highlights the common issue of Vitamin D deficiency and its potential neurological impacts. I also discuss Alzheimer's disease, characterizing it as a form of dementia marked by amyloid-beta plaques and tau protein tangles, leading to cognitive decline.
The discussion centers on emerging research that links Vitamin D levels to Alzheimer's, suggesting that adequate Vitamin D might play a role in preventing or mitigating the disease. This episode bridges the gap between Vitamin D's systemic roles and its specific implications in neurological health, particularly in Alzheimer's disease.
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Everything you Need to Know About Creatine with Dr Darren Candow

What is creatine, and does it really live up to the hype? Are there other benefits of creatine supplementation other than muscle growth?
This episode's guest is Dr. Darren Candow, a scientific advisor, consultant, speaker, and university professor at the University of Regina. Dr. Candow's internationally renowned research program primarily focuses on creatine and developing exercise and nutritional intervention strategies for improving aging musculoskeletal health and function.
In this episode, Dr. Candow and I discuss:
- What creatine is, and why it's important
- Reasons everybody should take creatine
- The most effective dosing strategies for creatine
- How the body and the brain respond to creatine supplementation
- Creatine for stroke recovery, cognitive decline, and stronger bones
The NACC course has certified over 500 coaches now. This is the state of the art human performance coaching company lead by a team of experts. Learn more about the NACC: https://www.neuroathletics.com.au/nacc
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[00:00] Introduction
[01:20] Did You Know the Brain Produces Its Own Creatine?
[04:08] The History of Creatine Research
[07:38] Why Everybody Should Be Supplementing with Creatine
[12:41] Creatine as a Protective Mechanism For Concussions
[18:48] The Potential Role of Creatine in Stroke Recovery
[22:46] Can Creatine Help Improve Cognitive Decline?
[26:45] Early Research on Creatine and Depression
[28:00] Creatine For Bone Strength
[32:13] Dosing Strategy: Creatine For Bones, Brain, and Muscles
[33:32] Creatine and Female Fertility
[38:50] The Three Most Popular Dosing Strategies For Creatine
[44:05] Parting Thoughts
Links and Resources:
Darren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.darrencandow/
Dr. Candow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/darrencandow
Find Dr. Candow's research here: Darren Candow - Google Scholar

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Mental Toughness Lessons from a World Champion | Angela Lee Pucci

Physical toughness will only get you so far. Learning to build resilience and mental strength in the face of overwhelming challenges is something everyone can benefit from.
This episode's guest is Angela Lee Pucci, mixed martial artist, and world champion. She competed in the Adamweight and Strawweight divisions of one championship where she was the inaugural one Adamweight world champion. Undefeated at Adamweight, she has successfully defended the belt five times before vacating the title when she retired from the sport in September 2023. She still holds the record for longest championship reign in one history at more than seven years

In this episode, Angela and I discuss:

Why mental health is just as important as physical health.
The reasons why losing weight is challenging for athletes too.
How martial arts can shape your character and help you overcome challenges.
What it takes to succeed as a female in a male-dominated sport.
How to bounce back from your lowest, darkest moments.

00:00:00 - The Journey of Success
00:03:05 - Getting Started in Martial Arts
00:06:27 - Training Camp Challenges in Combat Sports
00:09:49 - Gender Equality
00:13:04 - The Inner Thoughts of an Athlete
00:16:06 - Battling Inner Challenges
00:19:19 - Turbulent Relationship with Food
00:22:32 - Intense Training and Under-Eating
00:25:53 - The Struggle to Make Weight
00:32:28 - The Comeback after the Car Crash
00:36:03 - Mental Health in High-Risk Sports
00:39:13 - Neurology and Sleep Physiology in Coaching
00:45:42 - Fight Story: Mental Wellness in Combat Sports
00:48:49 - Building a Community for Combat Sports Fighters
Links and Resources:

Fight Story - https://fightstory.org/Angela on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/angelaleemma/

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