Join Dr. Van Dyken as she discusses blueberries, cognitive decline, Alzheimers dementia, mitochondria and overall health. We discuss the question: can blueberries improve memory and brain function?

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction/the impact of Alzheimers, dementia, and cognitive decline today and in the future
00:42 Possible causes of dementia
02:57 What is known about blueberries and human health. flavonoids, anthocyanins and proanthocyanins.
05:02 Blueberries: Anthocyanins, flavanoids and cognitive decline/dementia
06:12 Paper of the day: Blueberry Supplementation in Midlife for Dementia Risk Reduction
09:49 Mitochondrial uncoupling - description and discussion of mitophagy, autophagy, and mitochondrial health
11:50 Conclusion

References cited:
1. Main paper: Blueberry Supplementation in Midlife for Dementia Risk Reduction. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/8/1...
2. Long-term dietary flavonoid intake and risk of Alzheimer disease. https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article...
3. The neuroprotective potential of flavonoids: a multiplicity of effects. https://genesandnutrition.biomedcentr...
4. Anthocyanins: Biosynthesis, Distribution, Ecological Role, and Use. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0472/11/3/2...
5. Dietary intakes of berries and flavonoids in relation to cognitive decline. https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/a...
6. Mitochondrial Uncoupling: A Key Controller of Biological Processes. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...