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Chapter 11 SUMMARY
Obesity & ALZHEIMER’S

Alzheimer’s kills 84,767 American’s each year. Chart PAGE: 83. in 1901, German Dr. Alzheimer, a psychiatrist,
identified Alzheimer’s as being different than Dementia. 60% to 70% of Dementia cases are Alzheimer’s.
Greeks and Romans knew of Dementia 3,500 years ago. So Dementia has been around with humans since our
earliest ancestors 4-million years ago. But, most likely, Alzheimer’s is relatively new BECAUSE:

Dr. Georgia Ede says: “Simply put, refined carbohydrates (processed sugar) cause brain damage. Eating too
many of the wrong carbohydrates too often is what causes blood sugar and insulin levels to rise, placing us at
high risk for insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s Disease. Our bodies have evolved to handle whole food sources
of carbohydrates like apples and sweet potatoes, but they simply aren’t equipped to cope with modern
refined carbohydrates like flour and sugar.” (please read Dr. Ede’s full article called: “Preventing Alzheimer’s
Disease Is Easier Than You Think”)

Dr. Joseph Mercola Osteopathic Physician, Author of Best Seller The No-Grain Diet (May 2003) says: In your
brain, insulin helps with neuron glucose (sugar) uptake and the regulation of neurotransmitters, such as
acetylcholine, which are crucial for memory and learning. This is why reducing the level of insulin in your brain
impairs your cognition. Research has also shown that type 2 diabetics lose more brain volume with age than
expected—particularly gray matter. This brain atrophy is another contributing factor for dementia. (And 85%
of obese have diabetes whether they know it or not.)
Studies have found that people with lower levels of insulin and insulin receptors in their brain often have
Alzheimer's disease (AD). But according to recent research published in the journal Neurology, sugar and other
carbohydrates can disrupt your brain function even if you're not diabetic or have any signs of dementia.

To test their theory, they evaluated short- and long-term glucose markers in 141 healthy, non-diabetic, non-
demented seniors. Memory tests and brain imaging were administered to assess their brain function and the
actual structure of their hippocampus (brain memory).

Scientific American reports: "Higher levels on both glucose measures were associated with worse memory,
as well as a smaller hippocampus and compromised hippocampal structure. The researchers also found that
the structural changes partially accounted for the statistical link between glucose and memory.

Recently numerous studies have shown WEIGHT REDUCTION Nature’s Healthy Way PLUS WALKING
(constant stimulation of your Cardiovascular System - Circulatory System) helps increase your BRAIN’S
functionality thus reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s. Go online . . . It’s All There.

IF Government & Medical Authorities Were Right - Why Did Obesity Rise So Rapidly Since 1975 ?