Nutrition That Protects Vision And Memory

About this episode

This episode explores the connection between diet, brain health, and vision, highlighting key nutrients and dietary patterns that support memory and eyesight.

We connect the dots between brain health and vision, showing how diet, the gut–brain axis, and key nutrients protect memory and eyesight. We share evidence on Mediterranean and MIND diets, spotlight DHA, B vitamins, curcumin, and offer practical food swaps that lower inflammation. • eyes as brain tissue and early detection via retinal scans • diet’s role in synaptic plasticity and cognition • gut–brain axis signals shaping mood and memory • Mediterranean, green Mediterranean, and MIND diet i...

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Marc Grossman

Topics covered

• brain health
• vision protection
• diet and cognition
• gut-brain axis
• Mediterranean diet
• MIND diet
• inflammation reduction

Keywords

• nutrition
• vision
• memory
• gut-brain axis
• Mediterranean diet
• MIND diet
• DHA
• B vitamins
• curcumin
• inflammation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mediterranean diet, MIND diet

Products: DHA, B vitamins, curcumin

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