Reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s… with BEEF? (Study)

What’s the one SURE THING when it comes to mainstream’s Alzheimer’s disease prevention?

All they want is a Big Pharma “breakthrough” in the form of a DRUG.

Now, they’ve been all about their pills that can “slow down” Alzheimer’s (just do a quick Google search) …

The problem is, they’re riddled with risks AND the efficacy is slim to none.

But you don’t have to wait around for another blockbuster drug.

Because a new study has found that you proactively stack the deck back in your favor…

And it’s as simple as making some adjustments to your diet (like adding more beef).

A Wake Forest University study says adopting a modified ketogenic (aka keto) Mediterranean diet can reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s.

If you’re familiar with keto, it’s a diet focused on eating high-fat, low-carbohydrate foods like lean beef, chicken, eggs, avocado, and even cheese.

Meanwhile, the Mediterranean diet is similar to keto, but it incorporates certain grains, dairy, and even legumes.

Now, if you ask me, this “trendy-sounding” modified ketogenic diet sounds an awful lot like our centuries-old Mediterranean diet (with a tad more meat).

No matter what you call it, the fact is, eating quality beef with healthy grains, vegetables, and a little dairy could go a long way in preventing the onset of Alzheimer’s.

The researchers that led this study discovered that folks who engaged in the modified keto diet showed LOWER levels of both gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and GABA-producing microbes – which high levels are often consistent in Alzheimer’s patients.

And, people on the modified keto diet also displayed more GABA-regulating bacteria – a primary inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system that is often depleted in Alzheimer’s patients.

Keto – or any variation or trendy namesake of it – isn’t a knockout blow to Alzheimer’s. But it could certainly help reduce your risk!

If you’re considering starting a keto diet, consider easing into it. Especially if you plan on cutting out all carbs – doing so right out of the gate can make you feel sluggish. But slowly adding/removing things can make the process more seamless.

And in regards to meat, opt for high-quality, grass-fed beef if possible.

As always, talk to your doctor before starting any new diet program.

To the power of food,

Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Anderer, John. “A side of beef with the Mediterranean diet may lower Alzheimer’s risk.” https://studyfinds.org/keto-mediterranean-diet-alzheimers/