More Flavonoids Means Less Dementia | Dr. Neal Barnard | Exam Room Podcast

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Studies show that flavonoids are packed with compounds that lower the risk of dementia as we age. Dr. Neal Barnard goes inside the groundbreaking study on this potent and indispensable brain-protecting nutrient. Flavonoids are also proven to reduce the risk of many other diseases. Dr. Barnard delivers those benefits as well when he joins "The Weight Loss Champion" Chuck Carroll on The Exam Room Live Topics Discussed - What are flavonoids? - What foods have flavonoids? - Why are they so powerful for the brain? - How much can flavonoids lower dementia risk? - Can flavonoids reduce the risk of heart disease? - Are flavonoids in dark chocolate healthy? - Can flavonoids in green tea reduce cancer risk? - Do flavonoids reduce inflammation? - Will flavonoids help with diabetes? - And more! This episode is sponsored by The Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, which supports organizations like the Physicians Committee that carry on Greg’s passion and love for animals through rescue efforts, veganism, and wildlife conservation. *** EVENTS *** Power Foods Revolution Tour Tour Dates: https://bit.ly/PowerFoodsNYC *** THE POWER FOODS DIET *** Order the book: https://amzn.to/3GmCxUj Book tour schedule: https://www.pcrm.org/events/power-foods-lectures *** SHOW LINKS *** Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund Website: https://gregoryreiterfund.org *** BECOME AN EXAM ROOM VIP *** Sign up: https://www.pcrm.org/examroomvip *** FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE *** Dr. Neal Barnard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drnealbarnard Facebook: http://bit.ly/DrBarnardFB X: https://www.twitter.com/drnealbarnard Chuck Carroll Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckcarrollwlc Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuckcarrollwlc X: https://www.twitter.com/chuckcarrollwlc Physicians Committee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/physicianscommittee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PCRM.org X: https://www.twitter.com/pcrm The Exam Room Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theexamroompodcast Apple: https://apple.co/2JXBkpy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2pMLoY3 -- Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 1:50 What is a Flavonoid? 3:52 What Foods Contain Flavonoids? 5:18 Alcohol and Dementia Risk 7:35 How Does the Effect of Flavonoid Intake on Dementia Risk Compare to Other Lifestyle Changes 11:20 Additional Benefits of Flavonoids 11:49 *Start of The Doctor’s Mailbag* 12:00 Flavonoids and Heart Disease 13:36 Health Benefits of Flavonoids in Dark Chocolate 15:58 Health Benefits of Flavonoids in Green Tea 17:08 Flavonoids & Inflammatory Diseases 18:45 Flavonoids & Chronic Respiratory Diseases 20:25 Flavonoids & Diabetes 21:33 *New Segment: The Follow-Up Exam* 21:49 The Connection Between Sugar-Sweetened Beverages & Mental Health 24:22 Is Consuming Fatty Fish Beneficial for Brain Health? 27:18 How Does Meat Effect Mental Health Overtime? 29:20 How Do Whole Grains Effect Mental Health Overtime? 30:15 Conclusion — About Us The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research. We combine the clout and expertise of more than 17,000 physicians with the dedicated actions of more than 175,000 members across the United States and around the world.