Slide 1. Slide 2 Objectives: Slide 3 Alzheimer s Disease Facts: CAN WHAT YOU EAT DELAY THE ONSET OF ALZHEIMER S DISEASE?

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1 Slide 1 CAN WHAT YOU EAT DELAY THE ONSET OF ALZHEIMER S DISEASE? By Diane Greenleaf-Kisner, MS, RDN, LD, CDE Slide 2 Objectives: 1. Participants will learn about the possible connection between diet and Dementia. 2. Participants will learn about the nutrients that may help delay the onset of Dementia. 3. Participants will learn about the foods with these nutrients. Slide 3 Alzheimer s Disease Facts: Today, more than 5 million people are living with Alzheimer s Disease. 200,000 Americans with Alzheimer s Disease are under the age of 65 years old. It is estimated that in 2050, 16 million Americans will be diagnosed with this disease.

2 Slide 4 Alzheimer s Disease Facts: The 2014 direct cost to the American Society is estimated at $214 billion The 2050 direct cost estimated to be $1.2 trillion. Slide 5 Can Nutrition Help? Alzheimer s Disease may start up to 25 years before we start noticing forgetfulness Studies are showing a definite link between a healthy diet and a healthy brain NIH conducting an Alzheimer s Disease Prevention Trial. Slide 6 B Vitamins: Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin 12

3 Slide 7 Vitamin B6, Folate and Vitamin B12 protective effect on cognitive aging Homocysteine biomarker for cognitive impairment. Higher levels, higher risk Folate and Vitamin B12 help to break down homocysteine levels in the body Slide 8 Researchers at Oxford University found B vitamins won t prevent Alzheimer s Disease. Doesn t slow mental decline as we age. Slide 9 Vitamin D link between deficiency in Vitamin D and increased risk for dementia Study found twice the risk if low in Vitamin D

4 Slide 10 Vitamin D helps with brain health, protects the blood supply to the brain Slide 11 Vitamin D Sources: Sunlight Salmon Tuna Egg Yolks Beef Liver Cheese Fortified and Enriched Foods Supplements Slide 12 Antioxidants bind with potentially harmful molecules to stop free radicals and limit the damage to the body Neural inflammation and oxidative damage may be key in the development of demenita and Alzheimer s Disease.

5 Slide 13 Antioxidants: Vitamin C Vitamin E Flavonoids Slide 14 Vitamin C antioxidant vital in the production of collagen and certain neurotransmitters May help dissolve protein plaques that affect people with Alzheimer s Disease Slide 15 Vitamin C Sources: Cantaloupe, Kiwi Citrus Fruits and Juices Papaya Pineapple Berries, Watermelon Peppers Vegetable Juices Brussel Sprouts

6 Slide 16 Vitamin E fat soluble vitamin that prevents fat oxidation Alpha-tocopherol a type of Vitamin E, important in cognitive health Adequate levels, up to 70% less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment Slide 17 Vitamin E Sources: Nuts Seeds Vegetable Oils Wheat Germ Tomatoes Slide 18 Flavonoids needed for normal cognitive function, inhibits the development of Alzheimer s Disease

7 Slide 19 Flavonoid Sources: Green Tea Red Wine Nuts and beans Berries Tomatoes, Artichoke, Onions Peppers, Eggplant Spices Slide 20 Omega -3 Fatty Acids clear toxins from the brain, influence synapse formation Protects the blood supply to the brain Diets high in omega-3 fatty acids had lower levels of Alzheimer associated beta-amyloid in their blood Slide 21 Omega-3 Fatty Acid Sources: Nuts, Nut butters Olives, Olive Oil Salmon, Tuna, Sardines Flax Seed Chia Seeds Avocado

8 Slide 22 Super Foods: Blueberries Green Tea Turmeric herb Slide 23 Mediterranean Diet: Fish Olive Oil Fruits, Vegetables Red Wine Nuts and Beans Little red meat and butter Slide 24 Focus on the whole diet, Not just one nutrient

9 Slide 25 Are you eating to prevent Alzheimer s Disease?