Chapter
The Power of Antioxidant Foods versus Supplements
28:04 - 34:37 (06:33)
Scientists explain that getting nutrients from antioxidant-rich foods is more beneficial than taking supplements due to the different isoforms of vitamins.
Clips
The conversion of ALA, a form of omega-3 fatty acids, to DHA expends some of its benefits.
28:04 - 29:12 (01:08)
Summary
The conversion of ALA, a form of omega-3 fatty acids, to DHA expends some of its benefits. To maximize brain health, a daily intake of eight to ten grams of omega-3s should be aimed for, where a supplement of DHA is advised to supplement food to achieve this.
ChapterThe Power of Antioxidant Foods versus Supplements
Episode1091 Optimize Your Brain Health & How to Prevent Alzheimer's w/Dr. Lisa Mosconi
PodcastThe School of Greatness
A discussion on how scientists have different views on supplements, with some reading popular science books while others do not, leading to varying opinions on their effectiveness.
29:12 - 30:10 (00:57)
Summary
A discussion on how scientists have different views on supplements, with some reading popular science books while others do not, leading to varying opinions on their effectiveness.
ChapterThe Power of Antioxidant Foods versus Supplements
Episode1091 Optimize Your Brain Health & How to Prevent Alzheimer's w/Dr. Lisa Mosconi
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The consensus is that getting nutrients from food is better than supplements, but supplements have value if you have a deficiency or if you cannot obtain the nutrients from your diet.
30:10 - 33:22 (03:12)
Summary
The consensus is that getting nutrients from food is better than supplements, but supplements have value if you have a deficiency or if you cannot obtain the nutrients from your diet. Vitamin E has eight different isoforms, and vegan or vegetarian diets may cause deficiencies in some nutrients.
ChapterThe Power of Antioxidant Foods versus Supplements
Episode1091 Optimize Your Brain Health & How to Prevent Alzheimer's w/Dr. Lisa Mosconi
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their experience of transitioning from cooking at home in Italy to eating out in New York where they faced new and sometimes overwhelming food choices.
33:22 - 34:37 (01:14)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of transitioning from cooking at home in Italy to eating out in New York where they faced new and sometimes overwhelming food choices. Despite the temptation, they remained committed to their plant-based diet.