Published Mar 18, 2019

The ROOT CAUSE Of Alzheimer's & How To PREVENT IT! |Dr. Steven Gundry

Dr. Steven Gundry delves into the root causes of Alzheimer's, highlighting the crucial role of gut microbiome diversity, dietary choices, vitamins, and lifestyle practices like intermittent fasting and social engagement in preventing cognitive decline and promoting longevity.
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  • Vitamin D3 Benefits

    Vitamin D3 plays a crucial role in maintaining health and longevity. highlights that individuals with higher levels of vitamin D3 tend to live longer and healthier lives. He explains that vitamin D3 is essential for activating stem cells, which are vital for the body's repair processes 1.

    It's nearly impossible to get enough vitamin D through the Sun. Really? Nearly impossible. 80% of Southern Californians are vitamin D deficient.

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    To achieve adequate levels, Dr. Gundry recommends taking 10,000 international units of vitamin D3 daily, as natural sunlight exposure is often insufficient 2.

       

    Vitamin C Necessity

    Vitamin C is another essential nutrient for health, particularly in repairing blood vessel damage. explains that vitamin C is crucial for collagen repair, which prevents bleeding and maintains vascular integrity 3.

    Vitamin C repairs the cracks in collagen, and our blood vessels are flossing all the time. And so these cracks have to be repaired.

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    He suggests taking 1,000 milligrams of time-release vitamin C twice a day to ensure continuous availability in the body, which is vital for longevity and preventing diseases like scurvy 3.

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