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Episode 3259:
Dr Jenny Brockis explains how increasing dietary fiber, especially from foods like broccoli, can help protect the brain from age-related cognitive decline. By supporting healthy gut bacteria that produce anti-inflammatory compounds like butyrate, a high-fiber diet reduces brain inflammation and promotes long-term mental sharpness.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.drjennybrockis.com/2018/11/19/broccoli/
Quotes to ponder:
"Choosing to eat a high fiber diet will enable you to maintain a healthy population of those gut bacteria whose job is to keep your brain healthy and wise."
"While we like to think our superfood heroes will save the world and us, it’s often the unsung heroes that actually make the biggest difference."
"One medium apple, banana, pear or orange will provide anywhere from 4-6 grams of dietary fiber."
Episode references:
Butyrate and brain health research (NIH): https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8477775/
Dennis Burkitt and dietary fiber (via Wikipedia): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Burkitt
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