Rudy Tanzi - How Changing Your Habits Can Change Your Genes

Supplements

Rudy Tanzi shares insights on supplements that can enhance brain health and reduce inflammation. He highlights the benefits of cat's claw, a vine from the Peruvian rainforest, which has shown promising results in reducing plaques and neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's models 1. Ashwagandha, a root used in India for centuries, is noted for its ability to help remove amyloid plaque from the brain, potentially aiding in cognitive health 2. Rudy advises consulting a doctor before starting any supplement regimen, emphasizing, "Just because they're not drugs, doesn't mean you have to think twice about them."

You still want to check with your doc if you're on other meds or have conditions if they're safe for you.

--- Rudy Tanzi

He also recommends high-dose probiotics to support gut health, which plays a crucial role in brain function 1.

   

Diet

Diet plays a pivotal role in maintaining brain health, as Rudy Tanzi explains. He advocates for the Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, fruits, vegetables, and nuts, to combat neuroinflammation and support the gut microbiome 3. Rudy emphasizes the gut-brain connection, noting that a healthy gut microbiome can reduce brain inflammation and improve mood 4. "A lot of your brain health depends on the bacteria that live in your gut," he states, highlighting the importance of probiotics and prebiotics in one's diet.

It's amazing what we've done recently in Alzheimer's mice, where we could reduce the number of plaques in the Alzheimer's mouse brain by simply changing the bacteria in their gut.

--- Rudy Tanzi

He suggests incorporating fermented foods and fiber to nurture beneficial gut bacteria, which in turn supports cognitive function 4.