I’ve talked a lot about antidepressants in the past. While I don’t think they’re always a bad option, I do think they’re prescribed far too frequently. I also think they’re prescribed for far too long. In fact, this is something that the FDA and I agree on.

When you hear about an extract that promotes weight loss, it’s usually a bunch of baloney. However, this one is different. It’s not some chemicals thrown together in a lab so someone can make a quick buck. It’s actually a natural extract from food – we just don’t eat this part of the food very often, if ever. 

If you’re concerned about getting Alzheimer’s, this is important. There are several studies that show a direct association between a combination of eating a Western diet and being sedentary with an increased chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, some researchers have estimated that a combination of diet and inactivity contributes to as many as 25% of Alzheimer’s cases. But is it really true?