High-pressure fat people age prematurely! Supplement the right nutrition to keep your brain young

You forget things, your reactions become slower and slower, and you can’t say the words that are on the tip of your tongue. Be careful, you must know the beginnings of brain aging! Dr. Gary Small, a member of the Herbalife Nutrition Advisory Committee and director of the UCLA Center for Aging Research at the University of California, Los Angeles, said that Taiwan has become an aging society and brain health is extremely important to the quality of life of the elderly. Taiwanese are among the fattest in Asia, with more than 40% of middle-aged Taiwanese being overweight. Hard-working office workers are under tremendous pressure, which greatly increases the risk of premature brain degeneration. The latest research shows that eating the right brain-boosting diet can slow down cognitive decline, which is like making the brain 7.5 years younger. By consuming more nutrients that are beneficial to the brain, such as fish oil, krill oil, and soybeans, and combining them with correct lifestyle habits such as weight management, moderate exercise, brain training, and stress relief, you can eat smartly to activate your brain!

More than 80% of Chinese people underestimate the power of diet in helping healthy aging. People aged 40 to 49 who are afraid of aging should make early plans for their health in the next 40 years.

Herbalife, a premium nutrition expert, recently released the "2017 Asia Pacific Healthy Aging Survey". Chen Zhaoliang, general manager of Herbalife Taiwan Branch, said that the survey found that nearly 80% (76%) of the middle-aged and middle-aged group (40-49 years old) respondents believed that they were not yet ready for healthy aging, a proportion much higher than the middle-aged and elderly group over 50 years old (64%). 85% of the middle-aged and middle-aged group (40-49 years old) are worried about the health risks brought about by aging. In addition, only 18% of Chinese people believe that proper diet can help maintain health in older age, and more than 80% of Chinese people underestimate the power of diet in promoting healthy aging! As for the physical health of mature elderly people, nearly 50% of the respondents fear the health crisis brought about by "brain aging", which ranks among the top three, second only to joints and eyes! This shows that although the middle-aged and young "age-phobic" people are highly aware of aging, they lack positive actions and are highly worried about their future health in old age. Herbalife General Manager Chen Zhaoliang specifically called for the "40-40 rule: prepare for the next 40 years of health as early as the age of 40."

One person in the world suffers from dementia every three seconds. Obesity and stress can easily lead to brain degeneration.

Dr. Schmerl, an internationally renowned expert on brain health and aging care, pointed out: "In 2017, Taiwan's elderly population has surpassed its young population for the first time. It is estimated that in 2018, the proportion of elderly people in Taiwan's total population will exceed 14%, and Taiwan will officially enter an aging society. Promoting healthy aging is an urgent and important task! Among them, brain degeneration is a severe health challenge faced by the world. For example, dementia, which seriously affects the quality of life of individuals and their families, is an average of one person suffering from dementia every three seconds in the world." In Taiwan, the prevalence of dementia among people over 65 years old is about 8%, which means that 1 in 13 people over 65 years old has dementia, and 1 in 5 people over 80 years old has dementia.

Dr. Schmerl emphasized that in addition to age, obesity and chronic stress problems common among Taiwanese people significantly increase the risk of brain degeneration. The latest data from the National Health Administration shows that the obesity and overweight rate among Taiwanese adults is as high as over 40%. Obesity not only leads to memory loss but also increases the risk of chronic diseases. Medical clinical research shows that obese people have a three times higher risk of developing dementia than people with normal weight! In addition, long-term stress can have adverse effects on brain tissue, thereby increasing the risk of dementia. Once you become part of the "high-pressure fat group", you may become a high-risk group for "premature aging" of the brain.

Lin Xianqian, a registered dietitian at the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics of Herbalife, said that in addition to consuming more brain-friendly foods such as fish, shrimp, and nuts, you can also use purified fish oil and krill oil to supplement relevant nutrients.

30% of genes are determined by nature, 70% is acquired through hard work, eat the right diet and your brain will be 7.5 years younger

Dr. Schmerl reminds us that 30% of the aging process is determined by genes, and up to 70% is due to acquired influences (for example, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle). Everyone should take action early to prepare for healthy aging. Dr. Schmerl further pointed out that the brain reaches its growth peak at the age of 20 and then begins to gradually degenerate. From the age of 40, tens of thousands of brain cells will age and die every day, and the initial symptoms of aging will begin, such as forgetfulness, memory loss, slow reaction, and lack of concentration. Scientific research shows that "diet" can activate the brain. A five-year study involving more than 900 elderly volunteers showed that increasing brain-boosting foods such as fish, nuts, and olive oil, and reducing junk foods such as fast food, high-fat, and high-sugar foods, can significantly slow cognitive decline, which is equivalent to making the brain 7.5 years younger! At the same time, adopt correct lifestyle habits such as weight management, moderate exercise, brain training, and stress relief to help your brain fight against aging!

Krill oil and fish oil work together to improve antioxidant capacity

Lin Xianqian, a registered dietitian of the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics at Herbalife, said that the connection and conduction between nerve cells in the brain rely on the full functioning of many neurotransmitters to produce thinking, memory and reasoning abilities. In addition to consuming more fish, shrimp, nuts and other foods that are beneficial to the brain, you can also use purified fish oil and krill oil to supplement related nutrients. Clinically proven, Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids can only be obtained from fish and shrimp. They are important nutrients that the human body must have but cannot synthesize on its own. The DHA and EPA they contain can protect healthy brain cells.

Dr. Schmerl, an internationally renowned expert on brain health and aging care, reminds us that 30% of the aging process is determined by genes, and up to 70% is due to acquired influences (for example, diet, nutrition, and lifestyle). Everyone should take action early to prepare for healthy aging.

Krill oil is not blocked by the blood-brain barrier: Omega-3, phospholipids, astaxanthin

In addition to being rich in Omega-3 unsaturated fatty acids, krill oil also contains unique phospholipids and astaxanthin. "Phospholipids" can help Omega-3 be absorbed and utilized by the human body, effectively improving the utilization efficiency of fish oil; in addition, the "astaxanthin" unique to krill oil is regarded as a super antioxidant that can help brain cells fight free radicals, allowing Omega-3 to play a more effective role!

In addition, krill oil is both water-soluble and fat-soluble. It is one of the few nutrients that can directly and quickly pass through the "blood-brain barrier" and enter the brain smoothly. Unlike other nutrients that are like taking a local train and slowly pass through one station at a time, krill oil is like a fast high-speed train that helps the brain remember quickly.

Fish oil: protect your brain and manage your health

Fish oil contains rich and pure Omega-3, which not only provides long-term and stable protection for the brain and cardiovascular system, but studies have also shown that adding fish oil to diet can control the inflammatory response caused by obesity.

Nutritionist Lin Xianqian suggested that existing scientific evidence shows that using krill oil and fish oil together can help protect the brain and promote health. The "Brain Supplement Plan" takes a two-pronged approach: krill oil is rich in Omega-3. The phospholipids it contains can enhance absorption, and astaxanthin can also help the brain resist oxidation. Fish oil can supplement enough Omega-3 to help brain and body health, helping everyone to manage their health smartly and maximize health benefits!