Spotting the early signs of dementia is crucial. Learn more about dementia prevention and find out about one surprising early stage of dementia most people don’t know about. You’d never guess that this could be an early sign of dementia! 0:00 Introduction: Early warning signs of dementia 0:42 The earliest sign of dementia 1:18 Amyloid beta plaquing in the early stages of dementia 1:51 Brain health and Alzheimer’s disease 2:20 Why do people die from dementia? 2:55 How to prevent dementia 4:05 Alcohol and dementia prevention 5:38 The best diet to prevent dementia Amyloid Beta Plaquing Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20550967/ More videos on Sleep Apnea: ▶️ https://youtu.be/5h2aHwpxNMI ▶️ https://youtu.be/hJajkK2PuMg Could heart dysfunction come from an infected tooth: ▶️ https://youtu.be/JuxB81huzt0 Why We Sleep Book Link (Matthew Walker): https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Sleep-Unlocking-Dreams/dp/1501144316 DATA: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0002939424004665 https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/changes-retina-linked-stages-alzheimers-disease https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/alz.12006 https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aau3333 Surprisingly, one of the earliest signs of dementia involves the retina. There is a high correlation between problems in the retina and problems in the brain. Problems with night vision or central vision, floaters, and light sensitivity issues are the earliest signs of dementia. Some people develop amyloid-beta plaquing on the retina and may experience problems differentiating shades of grey and other colors. Researchers have found high levels of microbes, typically found in the mouth, in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. When people die from dementia, it’s usually caused by an infection such as a UTI or lung infection. For some people, surgery can be too much on the body and lead to death. Some people with dementia have a slow, progressive degeneration of the brain to the point they’re bedridden and stop eating and drinking, which ultimately leads to death. Focus on cleaning your brain and reducing inflammation for dementia prevention. The glymphatic system cleans the brain, mainly at night, which is one of the primary purposes of sleep. This system removes malformed proteins and plaquing and rejuvenates the brain. Anything that inhibits sleeping may increase your risk for Alzheimer’s, heart attacks, strokes, cancer, blood sugar issues, and type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnea can also be problematic. You need 8 to 9 hours of sleep! Alcohol significantly interferes with REM sleep and is very damaging to brain health. To prevent Alzheimer’s, you must flood the brain with oxygen. Exercise is one of the best ways to do this! Exercise stimulates the growth of brain cells and the hormone BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor). Adequate sun exposure and high amounts of vitamin D can help support healthy sleep. A diet high in sugar and carbohydrates can starve your neurons. Brain cells love ketones! To get into ketosis, you must lower your carbohydrate intake. If you have any early signs of dementia, try taking ketones as a supplement or MCT oil. Niacin may also be helpful. Take 50 mg daily, slowly increasing to 500 mg per day. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you spot the early warning signs of dementia. I’ll see you in the next video.