Patrick Holford joins Dr Ruth Allan on the 57th Episode of 'Brain Health: Unchaining Your Pain' and 17th Episode in series 3Patrick Holford, BSc, DipION, FBANT, NTCRP, is a leading spokesman on nutrition and mental health and founder of both the Food for the Brain Foundation, and the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, an educational charity that offers degree accredited training in nutritional therapyOriginally trained in psychology, Patrick was involved in groundbreaking research showing that multivitamins can increase children’s IQ scores – the subject of a Horizon television documentary in the 1980sHe was one of the first promoters of the importance of zinc, essential fats, low-GL diets and homocysteine-lowering B vitamins and their importance in mental health and Alzheimer’s prevention, working closely with David Smith, Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Oxford. He is currently directing the Alzheimer’s is Preventable campaign for Food for the BrainPatrick is author of 46 books, translated into over 30 languages, including The Optimum Nutrition Bible, Optimum Nutrition for the Mind, Optimum, Food is Better Medicine than Drugs, the Ten Secrets of Healthy Ageing and The Hybrid Diet (co-authored with Jerome Burne)He is a retired visiting professor at the University of Teeside and is in the Orthomolecular Medicine Hall of Fame and on the Editorial Board for the Orthomolecular News Service, and has over 40 years of research and experience in the field of nutritionIn this episode Patrick shares his wisdom on the role of Omega-3, Vitamin B12 and homocysteine in cognitive decline and what you can do to reverse itHe discusses why the brain is the final frontier in medicine, the risk factors associated with cognitive decline and the science behind the steps you can take to support and enhance your cognitive functionPatrick talks about the impact of your genes in the context of cognitive decline, the key blood tests that you need to take to understand your key risk factors and the eight steps that are within your control to support your cognitive healthI absolutely loved this episode as Patrick provided simple, practical advice, underpinned by scientific research and places the power back in the hands of the people to reverse cognitive decline"No one is going to save you, but you can save yourself.""Better to light a candle than rage against the darkness."Be sure to rate and review this episode on any podcasting platform. Share your view - tell us what you enjoyed or loved about the show here!Connect with Patrick HolfordWebsite | LinkedInConnect with Dr Ruth AllanArrange a consultationWellbeing Warrior Academy to learn how we can support you, your family and your organisation in taking charge of, and optimising your brain and whole body health to live a healthier, happier lifeDisclaimer: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute, or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.