As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia continues to rise, a growing body of research is sounding the alarm on a possible culprit: heavy metal exposure. Cadmium, in particular, has been increasingly released into the environment through industrial activities such as coal mining and the use of phosphate fertilizers on crops. Magnesium: Neuroprotective; reduces oxidative stress and inflammation Zinc: Essential for immune functions and brain communication Copper: Reduces oxidative stress and inflammation Selenium: Improves cognition in mild cognitive impairment Various nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pecans, and seeds (chia, flax, sunflower) Legumes (lentils, chickpeas, black beans) Whole grains, including whole oats, quinoa, and barley There is no known way to reverse the damage caused by aluminum exposure, Dr.
Charles M. Janssens, an internal medicine specialist in Cincinnati, told The Epoch Times. “The brain is demonstrated to have some plasticity and regenerative ability,” he said.
“But the best course of action is to remove the source causing the insult.” The way we’re exposed to these metals varies. “With lead and arsenic, it is primarily through dietary sources, and for other metals, it is more due to occupational exposure,” Dr.
Janssens said. While aluminum has been associated with impaired cognition, this doesn’t necessarily mean you need to throw out your aluminum cookware. These metals need to be in a certain state, such as gas or liqui.
