Alzheimer’s Prevention: Is a Powerful Tool in Your Pantry? | Dr. Shivani Gupta & Dr. Josh Helman #67

About this episode

Dr. Josh Helman and Dr. Shivani Gupta discuss the benefits of turmeric and curcumin for Alzheimer's prevention and brain health.

For personalized guidance and support with reversing & preventing Alzheimer's, you can reach out to Dr. Josh Helman directly. Visit his website at http://drjosh.com or contact his office at (407) 221-8841 to learn more about how he can help your journey to a healthier brain. Could a simple spice hold powerful benefits for brain health and Alzheimer's prevention? In this episode of Alzheimer's Breakthrough, Dr. Josh Helman sits down with Dr. Shivani Gupta, Ayurvedic practitioner, educator, researcher, and author of *The Inflammation Code*, to explore the science behind turmeric and its active compound, curcumin. Dr. Gupta shares insights from her PhD research on inflammation and turmeric, discussing how curcumin may support brain health through its effects on neuroinflammation, amyloid plaques, tau proteins, mitochondrial function, and longevity pathways. Together, they examine the growing body of research connecting inflammation, metabolic health, sleep, gut health, and Alzheimer's disease. You'll also learn practical Ayurvedic strategies for improving overall brain resilience, including sleep optimization, detoxification, daily rhythms, and anti-inflammatory lifestyle…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Josh Helman

Guest: Dr. Shivani Gupta

Topics covered

• Alzheimer's prevention
• turmeric
• curcumin
• brain health
• neuroinflammation
• Ayurvedic strategies

Keywords

• Alzheimer's
• turmeric
• curcumin
• brain health
• neuroinflammation
• Ayurvedic practices
• inflammation
• memory

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Inflammation Code

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