Dec 06 2008
How to make sense of oxidative stress and dementia(part 6)
What else can we do to increase our anti-oxidant supply so we can stave off Alzheimer’s. related dementias and other diseases?
Take vitamins such as: Vitamin E, Beta Caratene and Vitamin C
Take these food supplements:
selenium, copper, zinc, manganese
Also these supplements have been shown to increase the body’s anti-oxidant supply: Coenzyme Q10, phytoestrogens, and flavonoids
Eat foods that are rich in anti-oxidants.
Some examples of foods high in anti-oxidants are:
Tomatoes because they contain lycopene.
Lycopene is also an outstanding antioxidant.
Even foods made with …….
What other foods are a good source of anti-oxidants and why?
These questions will be answered next time
So come back tomorrow By Susan Berg author of Adorable Photographs of Our Baby-Meaningful Mind Stimulating Activities and More for the Memory Challenged, Their Loved Ones and Involved Professionals a book for those with dementia and an excellent resource for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
http://www.alzheimersideas.com
http://blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com/dementiacare/
http://dementiaviews.blogspot.com
http://activitiesdirector.blogspot.com
http://dementiatips.blogspot.com
http://alzact.today.com
