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What do former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and former U.S. President Ronald Reagan have in common? In their later years, they both suffered from Alzheimer's disease.

As of 2023, about 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease.

Some main risk factors for developing Alzheimer's are:

• Having type 2 diabetes increases risk by 50% - 80%

• Having a BMI over 25, especially during midlife, is strongly associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's¹

• Persistent inflammation²

• Poor gut health³

Most of these issues stem from an improper diet high in fast carbs with a high glycemic index and too many vegetable oils (especially in processed foods). Dr. Bredesen's recommended diet addresses these problems.

Dr. Dale Bredesen's treatment plan for Alzheimer's, which he developed when leading the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, has caused a lot of discussion among scientists.

His plan is explained in his book "The End of Alzheimer's." It focuses on making many lifestyle and dietary changes in a personalized program. Key parts include dietary changes, exercise, better sleep, stress reduction, brain exercises, supplements, balanced hormones, avoiding toxins, improving gut health, and regular check-ups.

Let's look closer to understand it better. There's a useful rule that 20% of your efforts get 80% of the results, while the other 80% only gets 20% of the results. This applies to all areas of life. Let's find the 20% of core actions and focus on those for maximum impact.

The KetoFLEX 12/3 Diet: 

Mild Ketosis: The diet aims to put the body in a state of mild ketosis where it burns fat instead of carbs for energy, producing ketones that efficiently fuel the brain. It restricts carbs significantly but not as strictly as traditional keto diets. It emphasizes healthy fats and proteins to maintain mild ketosis.

Plant-Based Focus: It recommends eating lots of veggies, especially non-starchy ones, for nutrients and fiber. Plants provide antioxidants and nutrients that reduce inflammation and support brain health.

Intermittent Fasting (12/3 Rule): Don't eat for 12 hours overnight, with the last meal at least 3 hours before bed. This fasting improves how the body switches between using glucose and fat for energy. Fasting may improve blood sugar, reduce inflammation, boost brain health, and clear amyloid plaques found in Alzheimer's.

Balanced Nutrition: Get adequate protein from both animal and plant sources, choosing high-quality, organic when possible.

Avoid Simple Carbs and Processed Foods: Strictly limit sugars, refined flours and ultra-processed foods high in unhealthy plant fats, sugars and additives - as these spike blood sugar and inflammation.

Sustainable Approach: One of the goals of the diet is sustainability, both in terms of long-term adherence to the diet and its impact on the environment, by choosing local, organic, ethically sourced foods.

To get started, transition gradually and work with a dietitian familiar with this protocol. Monitor ketone levels to ensure you maintain mild ketosis. This diet aims for better brain and overall metabolic health.

While the full protocol is important, the diet is a central part of the results.

This Army Water Stops Urges

Too much water is NOT the cause of your bathroom struggles…

In fact, it’s the opposite. 

Kidneys don’t filter fluid as well as they did when you were a kid - causing concentrated urine that irritates your bladder and causes spontaneous urges.

Luckily, US Army researchers decoded a shockingly easy water trick that can improve muscle strength by 36%, reduce UTIs by 58%, and give you control back…

All by targeting the true cause of bladder problems in as little as 2 hours. 

> Try this simple Army water trick

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Warm regards,
Kos