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DHA has benefits far beyond those I've pointed out here on Facebook. Take, for e...

DHA has benefits far beyond those I've pointed out here on Facebook. Take, for example, this study from Oxford, which found that children with diagnosed ADHD who were given a DHA supplement saw improvements in behavior and test scores over those who did not receive the supplement. Read more in-depth here: http://bit.ly/LabHB3


Omega-3 fatty acids 'could improve reading and behaviour' - University of Oxford
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A new study by the University of Oxford has shown that daily supplements of omega-3 fatty acids improved the reading and behaviour of underperforming children in mainstream primary schools.

I'm honored to be a featured speaker for the Future of Nutrition Conference, whi...

I'm honored to be a featured speaker for the Future of Nutrition Conference, which begins in just 2 days. Please join me and 50+ top nutrition experts to explore how the food we eat impacts our health. I'm up at 12PM ET on Monday. Don't miss this!

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Future of Nutrition | Future of Nutrition Online Conference
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Why I am an advocate for lipoic acid supplementation: it's important for our mit...

Why I am an advocate for lipoic acid supplementation: it's important for our mitochondria and thus, brain health: http://bit.ly/1atgXLP


Lipoic Acid Reverses Mitochondrial Decay – Life Extension
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An estimated 85% of the oxygen contained in every breath you take is consumed by the mitochondria. Age-related mitochondrial decay in turn lies at the core of most degenerative diseases. Lipoic acid may induce a profound regeneration of these cellular powerhouses, thwarting the onset of cancer, hear...

Take a moment to learn about the Glycemic Index: http://bit.ly/KHnR3C

Take a moment to learn about the Glycemic Index: http://bit.ly/KHnR3C


Glycemic Index
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What is the Glycemic Index? The glycemic index encompasses a scale of 0 to 100, with higher values given to foods that cause the most rapid and persistent elevation in blood sugar. The reference point is pure glucose, which has a GI of 100. The greater the GI of a food, the higher the correlated […...

New study shows low levels of Vitamin D damage the brain. This is why Vitamin D...

New study shows low levels of Vitamin D damage the brain. This is why Vitamin D is one of the 7 supplements recommended in Grain Brain. Read more: http://bit.ly/LCsVa8


Low vitamin D levels may damage the brain
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Rats given diets lacking in vitamin D had an increased risk of brain damage, which resulted in worse performances in cognitive functioning tests.

Jesse Kornbluth from Huffington Post and I recently chatted about some of the ke...

Jesse Kornbluth from Huffington Post and I recently chatted about some of the key points I lay out in #GrainBrain. Read my interview here:

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jesse-kornbluth/drop-that-whole-wheat-bre_b_4631108.html

Have you ever considered #meditation? It holds many potential benefits: http://b...

Have you ever considered #meditation? It holds many potential benefits: http://bit.ly/LDqmW0


Study: Does Mindfulness Meditation training help adults with ADHD? | SharpBrains
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As awareness of ADHD in adults increases, so do efforts to develop effective treatments for adults that can complement, or substitute for, medication. One

Robb Wolf's book is really one of the fundamentals! I strongly recommend:

Robb Wolf's book is really one of the fundamentals! I strongly recommend:


The Paleo Solution: The Original Human Diet
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Do you want to lose fat and stay young, all while avoiding cancer, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and a host of other illnesses? The Paleo Solution incorporates the latest, cutting edge research from genetics, biochemistry and anthropology to help you look, feel and perform you...

Yup, it's true, eating fat is GOOD for you. Read more: http://dexpr.es/1afd8de

Yup, it's true, eating fat is GOOD for you. Read more: http://dexpr.es/1afd8de


Eating fat is good for you: Doctors change their minds after 40 years | Health | News | Daily...
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A DIET packed with fat is the healthy way to prevent heart disease, a leading British expert has claimed.

For those who missed it, here's the clip of my appearance on Fox & Friends this...

For those who missed it, here's the clip of my appearance on
Clip: http://bit.ly/1i5WGOM


'Grain Brain' author defends controversial claims
Dr. David Perlmutter reacts to critics