Food For Thought - Diet, Disease & ALS / MND with Amber Sewell-Green

In this episode of the Dementia Researcher Podcast, Dr Sam Moxon and accredited dietitian Amber Sewell-Green discuss the potential of diet and nutrition and it's role in motor neuron disease (MDN) / Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Amber, a researcher and PhD candidate, shares her insights on the importance of dietary choices for brain health, the role of plant-based nutrition, and the impact of lifestyle changes on neurological diseases. This conversation explores the intricate relationship between diet, genetics, and MND / ALS, offering a hopeful perspective on prevention and quality of life improvements through nutrition.

Join us as we uncover the power of food in supporting brain health and fighting neurodegenerative diseases.
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For more information on Amber's research into diet, metabolism and MND at The University of Queensland (UQ) Brisbane, Australia visit:

https://biomedical-sciences.uq.edu.au...

If you would like to hearing more, get involved or supporting their vital work do get in touch with Amber or her colleagues Associate Professor Derik Steyn.

Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Derik and his partner Associate Professor Shyuan Ngo are world experts on the topic of nutrition & metabolism in MND and have been driving this research and the research clinics here in Brisbane the past 8 years. Find out more about them and their work at:

https://researchers.uq.edu.au/researc...

https://biomedical-sciences.uq.edu.au...
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Chapters

00:00 Introductions
04:54 What is Motor neurone disease / ALS?
08:03 How important is diet and food in ALS / MND?
12:12 Are there forms of nutrician that create greater risk or are preventative?
15:36 Diets to protect motor neurons
23:59 Microbiome role in MND / ALS
25:30 Diet changes to help people living with MND / ALS
35:54 Advise on making diet / lifestyle changes
39:40 Roundup and Summary
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