Dementia could start in your blood vessels - eat these foods to keep your mind sharp | Dr William Li

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55 million people suffer dementia worldwide with numbers expected to double every 20 years. Understanding the link between our heart health and brain function is critical, illuminating the profound impact that heart health has on preventing dementia.
Dr. William Li, an expert in cardiovascular and metabolic health. He reveals how caring for our heart is not just about longevity but maintaining sharp, effective brain function as we age. His groundbreaking work has impacted more than seventy diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Dr. Li is also a New York Times best-selling author.
In today’s episode, Dr. Li explains how simple lifestyle choices in diet, exercise and sleep can drastically shape our brain's health and stave off dementia.
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Timecodes:
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Quickfire questions
03:59 Understanding dementia and Alzheimer's disease
05:24 Symptoms distinguishing dementia from ageing
07:10 The role of blood vessels in brain health
08:31 How circulation affects brain function
10:07 What causes blood clots and strokes?
11:18 What is the blood-brain barrier?
11:59 The importance of maintaining healthy blood vessels
13:18 The impact of lifestyle choices on brain health
16:20 What happens in our brains when we sleep?
20:51 What is the glymphatic system?
23:54 Vascular dementia may be the most common form of dementia
25:51 The role of glucose in brain function
28:25 What causes dementia and why does it happen when we get older?
30:13 Preventing dementia with lifestyle changes
32:33 What are healthy blood vessels like?
40:36 The surprising role of EPCs in brain repair
44:17 Can you slow down or reverse dementia?
50:09 Using food as medicine
52:08 The connection between gut health and brain health
54:30 The importance of exercise for brain health
59:26 How to avoid dementia
01:04:12 The link between mental health and cardiovascular disease
📚 Dr. William Li’s books:
- Eat to Beat Disease: amzn.to/3Vf8ar9
- Eat to Beat Your Diet: amzn.to/3VhEPwq
📚 Books from our ZOE Scientists:
- Every Body Should Know This by Dr Federica Amati: amzn.to/4blJsLg
- Recipes for a Better Menopause by Dr Federica Amati: amzn.to/4aAzox0
- Food For Life by Prof. Tim Spector: amzn.to/455DqMz
Relevant studies:
A human brain vascular atlas reveals diverse mediators of Alzheimer’s risk, published in Nature
Link: www.nature.com/articles/s4158...
Heart-brain connections: Phenotypic and genetic insights from magnetic resonance images, published in Science
Link: www.science.org/doi/10.1126/s...
Cocoa flavanol consumption improves cognitive function, blood pressure control, and metabolic profile in elderly subjects: the Cocoa, Cognition, and Aging (CoCoA) Study-a randomized controlled trial, published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Link: www.sciencedirect.com/science...
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Episode transcripts are available here: zoe.com/learn/category/podcasts

[@elizabethdiblasio7825]

I never drink alcohol and never smoked in my entire life! Never took drugs.... and always nourished myself with a Mediterranean diet! .... My parents were born in Italy and they always cultivated a vegetable garden as long as I can remember.... My mom was an excellent cook - as a result all of her children were beautiful and healthy! My mom prepared the most delicious platters of food.... Zuccinni, eggplant... broccoli, cabbage, ... Chicken consommé freshly made with 7 vegetables.... and served with egg noodles that she prepared .... and I have continued in her foot steps! Thank God I am still going strong and of course walking every day....I am a mature lady!❤🥊

[@mitsverdi5832]

🍅🫒🍅🫒🍅🫒🍋🫑🍋🫑🍋😊🥗🦑🍷

[@michaelmongillo1237]

Are you single ?❤

[@bella4644]

What about the quality and length of your sleep?

[@sarapiksit]

No one cares

[@martin_voxmartin]

I learned that the vegetables I eat have restant,s of chemicals who are responsible of three processes which lowers the vit D level in the liver.

[@dg2152]

Fifty one years ago I was ejected from a car traveling at 70mph out the windshield. A traumatic brain injury took several years to to recover from. Praise God for the design of brain regeneration.

[@freedomforever1962]

Amen. 🙏🏼 I'll bet you have a great story of recovery; and glad to be alive. 🌹

[@GS-hv9rd]

your god threw you out of a moving vehicle at 70mph! i dont think you healed all the way if your still praising him. just saying. im glad you pulled through, but I dont know what kind of weird Stockholm syndrome you've got going on.. (I, too, am a TBI survivor)

[@michaelmelamed9103]

Was the driver wearing a seat belt?

[@texaslovelylady]

​@@michaelmelamed9103Probably not, 51 years ago but what greater testimony to God's mercy that he didn't die. God is good and true. Humans are not robots or predictable creatures they have the freedom of choices and don't always make good choices. But sometimes they make good choices, depends on the environment and the how the person chooses to perceive what is happening to them.

[@karlayork877]

@@texaslovelylady *Possibly* not; not everyone did, but plenty of us did in 1973. Despite having been thrown from an overturning car in 1956, (back window for me, rather than windshield as with dg2152,) I was later influenced by Chuck Berry's "No Particular Place to Go", which left me fearful of being trapped in a burning car in case of an accident, unable to get out of a seatbelt. Fortunately for me, (though I did not feel that way at the time,) I was dating a safety-oriented small-time race-car driver who demanded that I wear a seatbelt. Though we didn't last, the habit of wearing a seatbelt did, and it has saved me from injury more than once.

[@imhere8380]

2 YEARS AGO.................I felt my brain shutting down and was alarmed I couldn't drive as was confusing the brake and acceleration...........that really shocked me into taking drastic action. I water fast off and on for several months and clean food. CURED....................and overhauled my whole brain. INCREDIABLE.

[@Ukadria]

What do you mean by “water fast off and on”

[@imhere8380]

@@Ukadria 1st fast 3days. Following week 5days 2 weeks later 10 days , following month 7 days 2x, following month 5 days x2, following months 2days a week and intermittent fasting.

[@melanie.3837]

It soundsl like you changed what you ate. What type of "clean food" are you referring to? Plants? Meats? Did you stop any type of food?

[@JohnSmith-gy4qj]

Where is your story on youtube. Please advise.

[@JohnSmith-gy4qj]

I have been absentminded all my life. Asked my friends who knoe me.

[@LaDeDa0724]

I firmly believe this…while rollerblading one evening, an unknowing brain aneurysm ruptured…as I lay in the hospital bed looking out the window, I was just visualizing blading on Saturday, visualizing in my mind the moves, the music…two months later I was back jogging, nine months later I was back rollerblading! The brain definitely can regenerate!

[@bianchaesson1441]

Thank you!!!❤❤❤

[@joinZOE]

This is so inspiring, thank you for sharing your story with us!

[@jenifernadeau]

You connected with the law of Attraction without energy blockages like doubt or fear to get in the way.... whatever you place your attention on, will come to pass.❤ you gave your body the full body experience ... you aligned your mind body and spirit.... which is a powerful fast way to manifest all your desires, because there is no such thing as past or future, time is not linear, there's only the present and the now, that's all the body knows. So it does what you tell it to do ... so most people run on subconscious programs and don't even know the kind of low vibrational negative self-talk and judgments and fears that permeate their thoughts and their bodies all day long. And then they wonder why things happened to them LOL it's because they're creating it themselves, as lessons to wake them up ❤ nothing is done to us, it's always being done for us😊

[@donnajohnson3334]

​​@@joinZOEThanks for this guest and interview. It gives us/ me hope. As a toddler, I was given large amounts of antibiotics. That screwed up my gut. A flood of food allergies began. Later, I was told my endothelial linings were gone. Was diagnosed as being Autistic. State Drs. Gave up on me. They gave me no ideas of what to do. They gave me no hope. I improved my diet. I hired a Naturopath and followed her advice. I reversed my bone loss. Maintained a healthy weight, began introducing foods like fresh greens, coconut oil, avacados,Salmon. I walked about 10 min. at a time to build myself up.At 62 I can out walk others I know. I garden in pots. I was told to live with the pain, so I began using enzymes to defeat Fibrin. I took a test the local school teachers take and I scored higher. People can improve and it's a lovely message to hear !.

[@LaDeDa0724]

@@jenifernadeau I believe that! I suffered a stroke during the coiling procedure and they told me they weren’t sure if I’d regain use of my right leg!

[@kellio8087]

After 2 years of research, I believe a high nutrients anti-inflammatory diet along with low impact exercising and a low stress lifestyle is key.

[@NansGlobalKitchen]

Would walking be considered a low impact exercise?

[@kellio8087]

@@NansGlobalKitchen for sure

[@lihchan1539]

@@NansGlobalKitchen Yes, brisk walk 1 hour per day

[@laladeylaya6738]

I work in sales..if you wan to make a lot of money in a short time...do this let me emphasize a short time... I so burnt out at this point the stress is horrible!!!! and I could feel that this ..would shorten my life to life quality if had to keep doing it....However, I save a good[portion got portion stone by NC realtors home owner/sellers and homeowners ( here you have to pay them a nonrefundable fee to get the house checked out most knew they were scamming)... I felt like a cold swoosh on the side of my top scalp .wonder that was a little bit of confusion... so yeah the stress people really don't pay attention to and it is a big problem.. I sit for most of the day they need you at he computer and you will pay for not having at minimum 8 hours on the line or phones... very unhealthy... I am going to let my departure from this job take it course and it is coming one way to another...a coworker had a stroke there before getting canned any way...

[@natashamudford4011]

Carnivore diet is anti-inflammatory. It's been working well for me. No more bloating, better sleep, better cognitive function, more energy.

[@adrianhepton9362]

Summary in five words; eat, sleep and exercise healthily

[@frankiez7414]

Thanks for that, saved me watching all this shite

[@CarnivoreHealsAutoimmune]

What is considered healthy food

[@chantallxvx4102]

But it must be the green mediterran diet, not what we all know from vacation. Whole grains, lots of vegetables, leafy greens, fruit, fruits, lots of still water, no meat, no alcohol, no cigarettes...

[@Ascending4111]

And stay away from the big pharma DR and the big ag grocery store.

[@brendabrown166]

Please tell me what a healthy Mediterranean diet is I did not think that pasta was good for you

[@albertnetoth-xn6of]

Ohhh. After cancer, I fear dementia the most. I just want to live as long as my mind is clear.!! I will do everything possible for that.🤔💯

[@lisa22150]

Dementia is number one for me. My family is not cancer prone on either side but my mother, aunt, and grandmother had Alzheimers, the former two very severe. I got the apoe test done and am apoe2/4. So both great news and less than great but the not great was expected so the great was....great!

[@01maggie]

Celery juice on empty stomach daily. Eat 1 cup of Wild Blueberries daily...in frozen food dept. In Japan study showed 24%improvement in cognition in 6 weeks eating this. Take Choline daily....really sharpens the brain. . I have used this on my 100year old Mother.... cognition improved. Spermadine supplement improves cognition.... ❤

[@renus6015]

​@@lisa22150 What is apoe 4 test?

[@lightninggornall]

Make sure you avoid heavy metals and get plenty of animal fat which your brain needs, plenty of butter, ghee, coconut oil, avoid seed oils,

[@marcellasmith8942]

@@renus6015 apoe is a gene for demetia, if you go to 23andme you can run your genes and see what you are at high risk for according to your genes that were passed on by your parents. You could have say one apoe gene from your father but not your mother, so you may be only mild chance of getting it, if you have both you are at higher risk, in that case you would try to do the best you can to prevent it ie diet, exercise, what ever helps with that gene. Just because you have the gene doesn't mean you will get it, but that you can trigger it by your behavior. Lets say your genes show you are at higher risk for a heart attack, you then know to keep your cholesterol down, eat lots of fruit, veggie, fiber etc, watch weight and get exercise, etc. But, a lot of people think if their parents died of a heart attack that that means their genes had that risk and you now have that risk, but the majority of the time it was just what they ate thru their life, obesity, lack of movement, etc. Most disease is caused by our own lifestyle, not our genes, but if you know you have gene that increases your chance for the disease you have a chance to correct your journey.

[@workhardplayharderx2]

This is why we need to find a way to get us women in menopause help for sleep. I have perfect sleep hygiene but since menopause falling asleep and staying asleep is almost impossible without turning to meds to help sleep.

[@llkoolbean4935]

Absolutely right. Same here.😢

[@workhardplayharderx2]

@@llkoolbean4935 I hate when they talk about sleep being important, prior to menopause I slept 8 or more hours almost every night of my life. Now I'm LUCKY if I get 5 broken hours, most nights it's less than 3 and I work FT

[@galloping3265]

My GP just sighed when I asked about better sleep and refused to consider meds. I hate melantonin effect in morning.

[@peggyharris7849]

Ditto here, for years now.

[@KJ99otis]

YES, please and thank you. I can’t take melatonin (induces crazy and terrifying night terrors). Insomnia is systemically wrecking every aspect of my life and health.

[@candrad]

I’m 70 and have had copd over 20 years and been on oxygen and what keeps me alive is excercise which I didn’t start until a few years ago.It makes me breathe better and I’m still learning about diet.This man is the real deal!

[@mattmcg0verndotcom]

you ever look into ketosis or fasting? I was a smoker for almost 20 years and my lungs are fine now

[@frankgrizzard]

I'm turning 70 in a few weeks, I'm right there with you and I had a heart attack in 21 and now I've transitioned to carnivore and it's made more of a difference than anything else, off of all meds including sugar and seed oils!

[@candrad]

Thank you

[@InsolentVillager]

I had COPD half my life and was on an inhaler etc. I went carnivore and, like all the other inflammation caused diseases I was on meds and dealing with, they all disappeared shortly after going carnivore. I can do sprints now when before I was out of breath just from showering. Carbs, sugar, vegetable/seed oils, smoking, and drinking booze all cause inflammation that leads to disease. Cut them all out and you'll improve like I did. I'm 54 and feel like a kid again.

[@hotmessexpress7056]

Were you a smoker? So early to get on oxygen in your 40s. Glad you're doing better.

[@CogMarks]

The summary starts at about 1:06:40.

[@brightmeadow820]

Thank you

[@brightmeadow820]

Thank you

[@shantishanti1949]

Excellent- we don’t always have this amount of time. Bless you for giving me an hour back in my life. 👍👍👏🏼👏🏼🙏🙏

[@teresaspensley5640]

Thank you 🌟

[@gs20011]

Thank you!

[@FabioQuirinus]

Nitric Oxide & Infrared therapy seems perfect to complete this topic. The blood vessels are the most important thing in our body! thank you.

[@rogerc23]

Yeah whatever you do don’t just eat healthy vegs, grains, fruit and beans while dumping processed foods and red meat. Definitely get on the drugs and treatments and into the sickcare system.

[@bjwalton48]

N O or methylene blue?

[@texaslovelylady]

​@@bjwalton48why not both? I know only the name methylene blue. So if you know, please share.

[@jac1161]

not if you can't clear Nitrous Oxide due to pathway issues! Yes on red light, but even more so, sauna, Methylene blue and HBOT

[@FabioQuirinus]

@@jac1161 Check "Dr Nathan Bryan" researches, maybe there's a solution to improve the NO pathway issues!

[@sandybayes]

Thank you for inviting Dr Li back! He is one doctor I really feel trust for. He sticks to what's currently known on a topic and presents it in a way to make it easily digestible. I always love your summaries at the end Jonathan. Thank you!

[@joinZOE]

Dr Li is always a hit! So glad you loved this episode Sandy, thank you for the support.

[@yourconnection9303]

The late Edgar Cayce who was the Father of Holistic Medicine, and which his research center is still in Virginia Beach, VA - The A.R.E., recommended proper posture for allowing good circulation to the brain. And every morning upon awakening, take three deep breaths or more by inhaling deeply through your nose, and then exhaling through your mouth. This helps release toxins out if your system that accumulated over night. You ca also do this throughout the day, and also be mindful of practicing regular deep breathing throughout the day. The herb Ginko is said to improve blood circulation to the central nervous system, aids in the treatment of dementia and Alzheimers. It also strengthens the blood vascular system and decreasing the possibilities of clots, therefore there is a strong possibility of strokes being prevented. Coconut oil is also shown to help prevent dementia and Alzheimers. Of course, a clean diet, exercise, an adequate sleep are also very important for a healthy brain.

[@jenifernadeau]

I got to spend a weekend there I love that place in virginia... took a course from a medical intuitive up here in New york,❤

[@yourconnection9303]

@@jenifernadeau Lucky you! The A.R.E. is a place I would love to visit. In New York, was that Carol Anne Liaros you took the course from?

[@jac1161]

everyone always forgets the most critical -- stay off your damn phones/devices most are addicted to! EMFs, cell towers. Other things that help? Acupuncture, HBOT, ozone, etc I don't think we're supposed to exhale through our mouth, ever...

[@les9058]

Organic, clean and balanced Wins the race! 🤫

[@BalanceLife-ct8cs]

@@jenifernadeau You are so lucky and I wish you could tell me what that course is like? and I want to register to learn, please tell me about that course

[@144Donn]

Dr Li is an absolute National Treasure! All doctors should have.His positivity, kindness and expertise. He understands the "system", not just one aspect of it. He gets the totality of the human body and how they interconnect, from the tip of the toes to the top of the head. Dr Li is the future of medicine! To sum up Dr Li's healthful living: eat a plant based diet & MOVE your body!

[@niranjanpaul2176]

Jason fung

[@xyz-gx9oy]

I'm impressed. Dr. Li seems like a wonderful man.

[@ramachandran1374]

A great hope for those likely to be affected by dimensia keep moving

[@jenniferkennedy9946]

Not if you have sitosterolemia/phytosterolemia. Then vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, grains...not good. Neither are things like green smoothies, milk thistle, aloe...etc.

[@docgl8301]

@@niranjanpaul2176 Dr. Jason Fung

[@Shelbymaldita]

Vascular dementia correlates with stroke it is very common in my patients as a RN I've seen it in my patients from a multimillionaire to middle class patients. It doesn't discriminate the social class. We need more funding with research. I noticed that it relates with hard of hearing I experienced with my grandma and my aunt. The surprising fact is it's not genetic.

[@LS-mc2rv]

Was is that surprising? I know someone that got it from a stroke. Probably extremely common. I'm not in the medical field but isn't there micro circulation to the inner ear? My mother lost much of her hearing but the mind remains sharp same with my Aunt so I don't know....

[@jac1161]

you said multimillionaire to middle class patients...but what about low income? We don't need "more funding" for research.....that will be skewed. The main thing is stay OUT of the 'system' as mainstream is CRAP. C-diff. He is wrong that there is no genetic component....maternal line is stronger BUT lifestyle IS key and can override genes. Yes, as long as there is lack of blood flow, therefore oxygen, will cause vascular dementia. Anemia can do it, but so can iron overload, copper deficiency (big). As a nurse, I am disgusted with what we weren't taught. Very very limited, sad and scary. They left me for dead and I wasn't supposed to survive. I did, and no thanks to them, and all thanks to God and my fight to exist and thrive. I'm still disabled, but working on it! Get out of the system....you'll learn more. Mineral deficiencies are soooooo important and not tested. Not good!

[@adrianhepton9362]

I remembered...... that there was an omission in this show because it didn't mention the role of pollution which has been linked to dementia, and in the UK now we have this trend for enormous American style cars which are safer for the people who drive them but either eight times more likely to kill a maim pedestrians. particularly children, including with head injuries that can predispose to dementia. As individuals we can only do so much and if we live in a society which is very selfish then there will be health consequences in all sorts of ways. Dr Li rightly makes the link between the gut, the heart and the Brain but there is also a link between our health and the environment and society. The biggest improvements to the health of millions hasn't been paying a small fortune for private health care whether through Zoe or Bupa but through public health measures such as having clean water now we need cleaner air and safer streets

[@PhillipJermakian]

I have not watched yet but I assume there is no mention of the bioweapon nor the 5G EMF poisoning side effects that they released the bioweapon to mask.

[@chrisedler6758]

Definitely blame it on big American cars! That is the problem 😅

[@netaearl2389]

Heavy metal pollution and micro plastics are also huge contributors to our health

[@davidfoss4385]

Might want to teach your children to look both ways before stepping into the street.🤣

[@dawnbrown407]

I totally agree. Most people who can benefit from Zoe can not afford it.

[@musicloverUK]

This needs teaching in schools. Doctors need teaching about nutrition rather than fobbing us off with pills. Seeing about 80% overweight young adults at a Paramour concert in Brum last year made me realise the younger generation are on a slippery slope to massive health problems. Hell they probably won't even make it to old age if they don't sort themselves out. The way the health service is being shafted they won't even have a free health service to help them. We were sold a lie though about brown bread etc being healthier when in fact, it's just another ultra processed food. Supermarkets have a lot to answer for when up to 80% of the food they sell is processed. Lots of food for thought in this interview thanks. The UK has 40+% obesity rate. We will end up as bad as the US at 66% if we carry carry on as we are.

[@daveoatway6126]

Excellent interview. I am not convinced about a plant based diet, but go out of my way to get plenty of flavonoids and fiber. At 80 years I need more protein and iron. I walk 3-10 miles a day most days, and work out at least 3 days a week. I am still doing successful work as a senior analyst and sail a small boat whenever I can. Major issues are worries about balance, and increasing difficulty with short term memory. Your interviews are very helpful.

[@dinomiles7999]

Copper. ❤

[@susanneschauf7417]

Go carnivore and all diseases will be cured in a short time. Including those that are "incurable." Wonderful doctors are Dr. Chaffee (brain surgeon), Dr. Ken Berry (family doctor), Dr Ovadia (heart surgeon), Dr. Lisa Wiedeman (eye doctor), ....

[@darrelbaring]

I agree. A carnivore diet will give you all the nutrients and iron that you will need to live healthy.

[@CJ-lj9fb]

You are right; while avoiding processed foods is absolutely necessary, a plant they stay at can result in many deficiencies such as protein, B12, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D, and more if not carefully supplemented. But a meat based, whole foods diet that avoids the many food-like substances made in factories is a winner.

[@laladeylaya6738]

short term memory is a indicator of something you really need to address

[@indigoandbrown]

Dr Li is my favorite Zoe guest.

[@rodb4923]

Dr. Li seldom gets the chance to complete his answer to the question. Why ask Dr li if you want to do all the talking?

[@joinZOE]

Noted!

[@janetteowen6755]

Dr Li is by far the best at explaining complicated all things medical so the average person can understand

[@joinZOE]

🙌

[@carolyn7691]

It sounds like a living body is constantly evolving OR devolving, depending on how it is treated and employed. We need to start taking responsibility for our bodies, rather than abuse them, and then run to the doctor for a fix when they break!

[@tehminasen7830]

Just Love doctors Like Dr Lee...they Are the Rare ones that Make Medicine So truly Meaningful...Welldone Dr Lee!

[@saharabdavinejad3209]

Thank you Jonathan, this interview was great, very informatif and Dr Li is so well spoken, straight to the point. Not boring at all. Thank you Dr. Li. Much appreciated.

[@PoppyCarvelle]

I love listening to experts like this. It just confirms to me that I’m in the right line of work at the right time. 😊

[@JDC14]

Always treasure Dr. Li's explanations on various health issues. Bought both of his books and have been able to enhance my quality of life by introducing foods that will benefit the body.

[@itsno1duh]

I had a major surgery in 1990 at 40 yrs of age upped my water to get stamina back but I was following unwise media / MDs and limiting salt for many years by then... in a year or so I developed nonstop excruciating joint pain, another year I couldn't think straight , drive safely or do my job (electrical wiring) just happen on WaterCure site looking for a filter.... Read "your bodies many cries for water" and learned how bad the salt limiting was and adding back correct % turned the dementia around in just a few weeks!! and the staggering pain in a couple months! Seriously salt is LIFE with water in correct amounts.

[@paulcampbell840]

Salt to taste appears to give the optimal level for health. Better to use sea salt or if blood pressure is an issue, one of the low sodium salts - as potassium counteracts the negative effect of sodium. Some people separate consumption of food and water when they have digestive problems so that stomach acid is not diluted when digesting food.

[@les9058]

Good Sea salt Not table... Helps the cells use and hold enough necessary water💦 it's essential for everything... Floats your brain and lubes your joints literally....

[@les9058]

​Drink waters 30mins before a meal to control Over eat'n, and so stomach acid isn't diluted so it Can digest food properly!

[@groovellous1]

If you turned it around overnight, it wasn't dementia. A loose term for your condition would be pseudodementia.

[@kusangd937]

Well done Zoe for having the amazing Dr. Li back on your show, it demonstrates how serious and switched on you are on latest health issues.

[@joinZOE]

💯

[@DruGeraghty]

Treating hearing loss with hearing aids is also important.

[@dianaknight600]

Great informative podcast with one of my favourite scientist who has the ability to explain what could be a very complex subject in a way that retains my interest and significantly improves my knowledge .I have had 2 different bouts of cancer,from which I have recovered, which interestingly occured soon after 2 very stressful episodes in my life .caught early which is half the battle and 15 years later !!!! trying my upmost to live a healthy life and taking advice from your interesting podcasts .Thankyou

[@bogdang.7627]

great, in fact most of us have become health seekers because of our own problems, all the best and full recovery.

[@donnapalmer2099]

Anything William Li speaks on is spot on. Love this man!

[@deanjericevic8912]

Will alludes to some beautiful analogies in his communication here with blood vessels as garden hoses, endothelial cells & the ice skating rink, rough or smooth. These heuristic tools are very helpful in imparting understanding. A thoroughly enjoyable interview! My mother is aged 94 but there is no longevity genes identifiable in the family history. She eats sweets regularly but goes off with her walker three times a day around the age care home. It is the only thing that I can put her longevity down to. Although anecdotal Cardio training does seem to enhance longevity!

[@medimint]

I am very grateful to the Doctor for sharing so I can understand: What happens inside our brain while we sleep. I will synthesize and share this knowledge with viewers on my channel. Many thanks to Zoe and Doctor!

[@bogdang.7627]

ZOE , great invited guest 👏. You have brought scientific knowledge down to the level of the common man. I've always been looking for something like this because I like to learn and improve my life, and here everything is presented in an accessible form. My top

[@joinZOE]

That's exactly our aim, so glad you enjoyed the episode!

[@sonur5080]

My Aunt has severe dementia now and it seems to have started after she took the mRNA potion 2.5 years ago. Before that she was sharp and healthy. Now she can't remember what she did 5 mins ago and even family members names. I believe her blood vessels have been damaged....

[@suew000]

My husband started with memory problems after the jab!

[@sallysalsonoak21]

Great discussion. Dr William Li……. You are always a joy to listen too….. you bring great wisdom and understanding to all aspects of health. Much like Jonathan… I struggle to get my parents-in-law to believe that there is a correlation between diet and lifestyle which is so sad. I nursed my Mum through dementia and my Dad with heart disease. Diet and lifestyle seems to dismissed by conventional medicine and pharmaceuticals prescribed instead. We need more Dr Li’s in this world….. keep educating and planting these seeds. Also thank ZOE for bring a wealth of experts to our attention.

[@susanrim999]

well written! couldn't agree more

[@Holistichealthtravel]

Thank you for all the work you both do! It was really great meeting Dr. Li last year at the Women's Health Conference in Newport. I'm so grateful to be able to learn and share the benefits of plant based eating and exercise with others. Keep up the good work!

[@kestag2110]

You don’t need to go to the gym. I’m just turning 59yo post menopausal female. I do dumbbell weights 3x a week. My aim is lifting heavy to close failure on my third. Doesn’t take much time and I do it from home (I do have a barbell as well as it’s my sons) but I manly do dumbbell. Started with Centr app and now heavier lifting with KZbin Cheryl Coulombe. I sleep better am stronger, better body composition. I also walk the dog twice a day but that’s more for movement than exercise.

[@elisacohenusa]

Lifting with Cee is the best fast dumbbell workout.

[@sandrahodges9625]

Where do you get cardiovascular exercise from?

[@bernadinecabanas331]

Amazing and formative video. I will come back again and again to make sur i did not miss a single information. Thanks to both of you🙏

[@christinecoe1158]

Love Dr Li, this is one of my favourite podcasts, I love the way he explains things making it easy for everyone to understand. My dad had Alzheimer’s and my mother had dementia so it’s of such importance for me to learn all I can about the disease

[@christopherhamilton-hart]

An interesting and informative interview. But you didn’t really discuss diet and nutrition choices, which you left to the end, as you said, keeping listeners waiting, and then you just skipped through it very briefly. The whole point of the interview was set up to end by giving listeners good advice on diet and nutrition. That didn’t happen. Disappointing.

[@roswithabed3650]

Whole Food Plant based is the only information you need and he said so.

[@DjD5]

He said a plant based whole food diet. If you’re not sure what that diet consists of, do your own research and educate yourself.✌🏼

[@Audiofreund2]

I hoped to find a quick summary in the comments 🥺

[@XSD.1.]

Why don’t you provide us one 😊

[@maserati-ig2zp]

👌

[@trees5338]

Johnathan provides a summary at the end of the video, just move to the last few minutes, it's not complicated

[@margaretsmith9637]

1:06ish

[@CarnivoreHealsAutoimmune]

What is considered the healthy food

[@gretalichterfeld3177]

I have a rare genetic disease, and I really resent when people say: you're lucky you don't have a bad case. It's not luck at all. I listen to interviews like this and do exactly as recommended and that is why I am doing so well.

[@lindarivas1506]

Happened to have found this site by accident and thankful I did. Dr. Li is amazing and finding a site about science based nutrition is like hitting the jackpot. Thank you for sharing this interview. I will share this with others as well.

[@lindaesposto6653]

Thank you very much for sharing all these information. It is like an anatomy and physiology class. May the Lord bless you and your work and help us listeners to take care of our bodies better for long, healthy productive lives.

[@docgl8301]

This was am excellent interview. Dr. William Li gives us good news explained really well with lots of practical suggestions. I have a few of his books, Eat to Beat Disease is a great one. "Health care is what WE do at home".

[@bogdang.7627]

The host is smart and processes information very quickly like a crazy Katarynka and also has a good memory because he wants to learn from the invited guests, but the professor is simply a class: he always has a high level of focus and attention and presents his knowledge in a very accessible way.

[@dorothybutterfield8428]

Excellent thank you Zoe and Dr Li

[@anncoady7657]

This episode is like a reboot of my effort to maintain health,thank you .

[@joinZOE]

So happy to hear it's inspiring!

[@sernyful]

FANTASTIC episode! Thanks so much. Will follow through on Dr. Li's recommendations.

[@timwilliams3084]

I appreciate how you put a relatable story to each answer. Perfect. Thank you. Tim

[@pip5461]

Excellent questions & most informative answers...!

[@sonjawells4265]

Excellent. Thank you for all the helpful information.

[@linlad541]

My twin sister died of dementia from depression at age 60 , I’m almost 71 and found out our father was not our real one, thier is lots of brain problems on my real father’s side. Aneurisms, brain tumors and , alzheimer’s, so I went to my neurologist, he did a MRI , it showed I’m getting early alzheimer’s!!! I was diagnosed with MS but he said it smoldered away! I have had many headaches and been to hospital when I get them only to find out I have yet another lesion , and was told I have ischemic brain syndrome, I passed the cognitive test above average! I do have anxiety that’s it!! I’m going to my 1 yr follow up appointment in July and have just found your channel , I don’t drink as it makes me sick, I’m delighted to find your channel and really appreciate you!! But was wondering how does one be diagnosed with MS then have it smolder away??? Ty

[@sandrap4188]

Infrared sauna red light therapy widens blood vessels. Diet, exercise, sleep & stress management just as important as blood pressure meds. Gut, brain, heart, lymphatics...protect them at all cost & do the work necessary to preserve them. (Love the glasses)

[@rmleider]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZyVgaeQgriJd5o&ab_channel=NutritionFacts.org Podcast: Alzheimer’s Disease and How Not to Get It

[@estelladog1]

100%

[@pneulab]

I gave up waiting for what foods to eat.

[@susanrim999]

buy Eat to Beat Desease by Dr Li

[@susanneschauf7417]

Go carnivore (the proper human diet) and all diseases will be cured in a short time. Including those that are "incurable." Wonderful doctors are Dr. Chaffee (brain surgeon), Dr. Ken Berry (family doctor), Dr Ovadia (heart surgeon), Dr. Lisa Wiedeman (eye doctor), ....

[@ShaneMcGrath.]

Don't eat! By that I mean start fasting be it intermittent or full on 3 day water fasts, Even better than all these BS diets and food recommendations! Doctors and all these health companies don't like it because it's free, Resets your body and gets rid of all the excess cells even disease and cancer cells. When your body is starved of food it has no choice but to use whatever is available, It starts by getting rid of the stuff that shouldn't be there in the first place. Problem is we all tend to eat something every few hours so your body is never getting rid of the waste.

[@Andry838]

Me too

[@popanator7759]

He said plants. Mentions dark chocolate.

[@charleswillcock3235]

This is the best intro I have seen for any of your videos. (TBH I have not watched them all because whilst your content is important the presentation was not great.) I have shared this with my friend whose wife is raising money for a dementia charity. You should ask people to comment as that helps promote content on KZbin.

[@kristinejohnson9141]

Thank you for your expertise on Dementia. My mom had it she didt pass from it, but it's such a terrible disease. She was 91 years old. I wish i could turn back time. Love you mom. You are awesome Dr Li.

[@michaelcoghlan9124]

Thank you. Very much, this was a very interesting an informative video, appreciate both for your time an knowledge. M

[@2coryman]

This was a real good informative video , thanks❤❤

[@rosemaryblundell5389]

This was brilliant thanks. We know that things like exercise, eating the rainbow, avoiding excessive alcohol are good for us, but it really helps to understand the underlying mechanisms of how these things reduce the risk of dementia. I feel so encouraged by Dr Li and I hope his Mum improves. I’m off for a walk now!

[@joinZOE]

Love it, Rosemary!

[@dorisgordon4020]

I am enjoying this dr. He has simplified every aspect of anatomy! Icould listen for hours!🌹

[@chinyereagbai5999]

Very moving, instructive, and humorous, with a good story line. Kudos to all the cast. I was mesmerized by the performance of the cast, especially Susan and Amarachi's mother. Excellent movie. More grace for more educational and instructive movies that resonates with the realities of the times.

[@sandyrosenberger2415]

You finally have a nice looking set for your interviews. A big improvement!

[@heidipoole7130]

This was excellent! Thank you!

[@joinZOE]

You're welcome Heidi!

[@anoldladi]

I watched the whole thing. Great show. Thank you.

[@melanie.3837]

Wonderful interview. I like the coomparison with the kitchen sink, the sewer system and the ice rink to be able to better understand the importance of REM sleep, the lymphatic system and endothelial cells.

[@mariachrist7809]

Wonderful information both. My mother has Parkinson’s and I am very interested in helping her remain well - I see that nutrition is very important. Very interesting how the heart affects the brain! Fascinating.

[@hughdavis3135]

Sorry to hear about your Mother. Have a look at Photobiomodulation - No Silver Bullet and Medcram have some interesting lectures on it.

[@mariachrist7809]

@@hughdavis3135 thank you very much :)

[@lynnpetti3817]

Somewhere I heard positive comments and experiences on the good effects of walking, lots, on Parkinson’s. Cheap and no negative side effects.

[@chweehar]

I know, I know we need to have a good sleep but someone please please please come out with an effective solution to insomnia so that I and millions others can get a good sleep every night.

[@dilekgokce9005]

Get melatonin from the foods or take tablets talking with your doctor

[@susanb3989]

I agree as I have insomnia as well. I find exercising to the point of exhaustion really makes me tired. So I know exercise really helps.

[@amredrisco8416]

Are you taking magnesium before bedtime?

[@bettyhirsch-klein1701]

Magnesium glycinate

[@amyhoang9140]

Try eating instant noodle at night. Make your own broth, don't use the included packages. If you are afraid of weight gain, don't eat carb during the day.

[@theflyer4285]

Wow Dr Li is an amazing teacher. I wish I had teachers like him during my school years.

[@susanjannarone135]

Dr. Li Doesn’t need an interviewer. Will reread the book.

[@sherryholliman1136]

Love this connection for health. Good information. One item, REM sleep is not deep sleep. Thanks for exploring this brain, heart, gut health.😂

[@SusieQ-ib9kb]

Let's spend a podcast on sleeplessness that comes with menopause even when you follow all the recommendations for improving sleep. All i hear about is how important sleep is, and nothing about menopausal sleeplessness.

[@elisabeth400]

The best solution is hormon replacement therapy.

[@evesloan7895]

Tri- iodine/Selenium!

[@cathycoryell2351]

Read the responses under Barbara comment about same, menopause sleep. 90+ comments with excellent feedback. I added a few, including detoxing the gut for months, salt water enemas , colonics, and extra efforts 8nto kept steps like restoring minerals, and avoiding screens for days , many days in a row.

[@vdxx]

@@elisabeth400 But HRT its also dangerous , women get cancer ..

[@1kyoman]

Very informative talk show...Thank you. Everyone should see and listen to this video talk show.

[@sylviafernandezrao1590]

Such an interesting conversation! Thank you for making it simple.

[@joinZOE]

Simple is digestible! ✅

[@lisadefries6718]

Makes sense I hope these health lessons could be rolled out to young people as part of a standard education in 6th form. That way these health lessons may improve health of nation.

[@amredrisco8416]

How about start it earlier

[@cyberbecyt]

My mom has Alzheimer's. In the beginning stages she slept a LOT. I'm wondering if that was her brain trying to heal itself.

[@amyhoang9140]

It could be caused by hernated discs in the neck area as well, which blocks the blood flow to the head. You may want to get an mri for her neck (also bone issues when people gets older). And be careful with how you interact with your mom so that she feels being loved. My mom had stiff neck from time to time, later had colasped verterbrate if I remember corretcly in between her shoulder blades (but it caused her to have very similar symptoms as hot flashes. She could not sleep on her back because she would feel so hot that it made her sweat. But she was then about 65 and she had manapause by 45). When my sister said things that are crude and unloving, my mom soon had dementia because she fetl very sad. Be always very sweet to your elderly parents and show them you care anf respect them, not saying that you are not, but my sister would get cranky and says unloving statements if she bought my mom vitamins and my mom does not want to take them, etc. And my mom was a very smart woman with her choices.

[@lubnamalik1089]

❤ Thanks for imparting the information I was looking for.

[@MarthaMajority]

I just need to know where I can find a doctor that treats using this amazing research! You make so much sense.

[@agganagren6664]

I have a higher bloodpressure genetically and cannot eat vessel dialators (felodipine etc) anymore. I'm 52 and am only on betablockers now. I'm in great physical condition , slim and energetic. My gut health is perfect and has always been. The only thing is the pressure and really, I cannot eat more medicines. Itt is like 150/70 at it's best but I'm always always stressed when it is taken. My mother is 74 with a high BP aswell. She is in perfect shape both mentally and physically. Im on keto/paleo diiet, taking Omega 3 and D3. When I was on felodipine for 17 years I finally got really sick from it. My body could not tolerate itt anymore. So I'm only on beta blockers now but I have to split the pill and take it 2 time/day because otherwise I feel like crap from that to. I really hate the white coat ...:(

[@maihapaworevakoma1712]

I am in Mozambique and take herbs..its shocking that while in Sweden they pumped me with drugs 5 years after I am okay living like a villager

[@thomasconc]

Try your nitro system (beetroots and related) as a boost to your endothelium and eat broccoli, brussel sprouts and similar for also their feature of helping your blood vessels...try that every day for 6 weeks and see if it helps you. If it is genetic and works for you, may also work for your mum. Good luck.

[@CKLee-rs4kl]

I'm interested to know the world wide statistics on dementia; I'm thinking the US will come out as having one of the highest percentages in the world based on our poor dietary choices driven by the fast food industry.

[@cathycoryell2351]

I winder if it's driven more by high stress, high pressure... removal of healthy fats from the mainstream diet. Poor quality salt and processed foods. Many avoid fast food restaurants and still end up with dementia, or similar old age symptoms.

[@user-sz8dh3tf5c]

Excellent interview. Great guest.

[@nnekaodoh6967]

Thanks so much , i learnt alot today... Weldon n keep doing ur research work.... Its cool

[@selador11]

My grandmother died of alzheimer's. In the end, they said the reason she died, is because after forgetting everything else, finally she simply forgot how to breathe.

[@hulamei3117]

So 😞

[@CJ-lj9fb]

While this Doctor is definitely on the right track, it is clear that he doesn't fully understand the role of inflammation and how it damages artery walls. He still blaming problems on cholesterol in an incorrect way. You might want to look at Ford Brewer MD former director of the preventive medicine program at John's Hopkins who explains more clearly how inflammation works in cardiovascular disease.

[@cathycoryell2351]

He said a few questionable things. But those who want to go vegan, this is your man. However, lack of healthy fats is a known factor in dementia and alzheimers. Get good fats too.

[@barbberg8833]

Clearly, you have not read his book because he most certainly does understand inflammation

[@gurdeepkaur9780]

Wonderfully explained podcast & help me sleep better in your next program. I'm post menopause & frequently take medicine.

[@oritrob3680]

Keto high animal fat carnivore here. Nil sugar consumed, amazing cognitive clarity, liver can make sugar if needed via gluconeogenesis!!!

[@yfa6244]

There foods mentioned are these late in the interview and not comprehensive at all. Dark chocolate, eat the rainbow, and take omega threes. It took a lot of time to get to the obvious for most.. click bait title with the expectation we would get a specific list and specific outcomes. A better title would be better, thank you very much.

[@beng0327]

Do your own research. What do you want? Enumerate them to you in a 1-minute clip? Give the gist of their topic to you without explaining the why's, and share their knowledge to you for nothing? Your life is necer going to get better and you will never thrive for having the attitude you have.

[@beng0327]

Do your own research. What do you want? Enumerate them to you in a 1-minute clip? Give the gist of their topic to you without explaining the why's, and share their knowledge to you for nothing? Your life is necer going to get better and you will never thrive for having the attitude you have.

[@kimprice1864]

Brilliant Doctor...great information. I've taken notes. Thank you.

[@libbyhocking5516]

A wonderful explanation thank you.

[@lindasoderquist4452]

You discussed assessment. For people focused on prevention, what at the assessments blood markers we should be looking at. For cardiovascular: APOB, any, more? For diabetes HbA1C and Triglyceride levels, insulin resisters, fasting glucose levels. Any more? For inflammation: CRP, C-reactive Protein, TNFL. And alpha…(something). A podcast explains these markers would be helpful. Thanks so much. Since I am a member, I will also ask through that portal.

[@KJ99otis]

Excellent idea

[@redhen689]

Do you think being a member is worth it?

[@niranjanpaul2176]

Feritin

[@niranjanpaul2176]

Ala. .?

[@lindasoderquist4452]

Membership is worth what you put into it. There is testing an education component that is helpful. And you can input your meals every day and receive an evaluation of your food choices based on your testing profile. The focus is on eating quality (plant-based mostly) food in proportions that doesn’t create glucose spikes and tax your ability to create insulin. Also Your gut biome test will indicate what foods will improve it. The membership gives you an opportunity to assess your individual dietary needs for better health. There is the opportunity to ask questions to the staff. The program is designed to help people make the life style choices that will extend their health span. If it were easier to make these changes, wouldn’t people be able to do it by themselves ? It is obvious that it is difficult, because people don’t do it on their own even though their life depends upon it. Coaching is more efficient and more effective than trying to do it on your own.

[@ElBeeEss]

A boulder in the road. Brought to you by your friends at Astra Zeneca. Speaking from personal experience.

[@jeanclarke9106]

Thank You. This is informative and useful. I have subscribed and have already began to circulate this information among my family and friends.

[@joinZOE]

Thank you for subscribing, Jean!

[@michelledemone8382]

This one is my new favorite! Thanks ladies❤

[@nsimon1548]

God is so good . God made the human body so perfect ❤. Thankful for this video ..and Dr Li MD and the information 🙌 and this channel on KZbin

[@SerenityNow....]

I just have to say...it was funny when the host said he can't get his head around all the blood vessels that are in his brain! 😋

[@carolynwestwood6258]

Interesting. I'm thwarted again, as HFI precludes me from doing the ZOE programme (I did enquire about it), and I can't eat a plant based diet. I do try to do the best I can within the confines of a fructose, sucrose and sorbitol free diet, I sleep well and regularly exercise. I have to adapt to what will work for me!

[@teresajohnson1352]

Great explanation for everyone to comprehend. Thank you!🎉

[@margueritebeson8498]

After 40 minutes still did not hear ..what one can do at age above 50 or anyone to reverse or heal those vessels for any one ..me dont have high blood pressure at all ..but still want to prevent dementia at all cost and become 99

[@paulcampbell840]

Pretty much do the opposite of what the medical industry has been telling you. They want customers captured on their big-pharma money-spinning spiral of ill-health. Humans have ancestrally as a species eaten primarily fatty meat. Seasonal availability of supplementary natural foodstuffs is also appropriate, but avoid sugar, fructose, seed oils and grains.

[@margueritebeson8498]

@@paulcampbell840 yea !

[@victoriabautista8047]

Why he did not discuss what this foods to help the blood vessel

[@user-jj7os9dj9u]

Greetings Jonathan & Doctor Lee. Thank you for this eye opening session.. it's absolutely calming and reassuring, to know one can gain life saving information on your channel. Here in the Caribbean, most Physicians still think it's taboo to give patients a clear, precise indication of what's happening with or in their bodies. As a person in early 50's, who's never smoked, doesn't use alcohol, is physically active, consumes vegan or vegetarian only. I'm experiencing issues I've never had. It's difficult to distress, and Is very daunting at times.Again, thank you both ,blessings on your wonderful work.

[@Andy-od7fg]

Excellent scientific communicator and great analogies

[@dnice8430]

Why does the interviewer keep interrupting? So annoying. 🤬