Over 40 Fitness Hacks
The Brain-Boosting Magic Of Polysaccharides
In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, host Brad Williams interviews Dr. John Lewis, an expert in nutrition and dietary supplements, focusing on the benefits of polysaccharides for brain health. The conversation starts with Dr. Lewis sharing his personal journey, which began with sports and bodybuilding and evolved into a research-focused career at the University of Miami. His interest in nutrition and dietary supplements led him to groundbreaking research on polysaccharides found in aloe vera and rice bran, significantly influencing his career and life.
Dr. Lewis explains how polysaccharides, a complex form of sugar, are different from simple sugars like fructose and sucrose. While simple sugars can harm health, polysaccharides provide numerous health benefits, particularly for brain function and potentially in the prevention of diseases like Alzheimer’s. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the different types of sugars and how complex sugars found in natural sources, like plants and mushrooms, can be beneficial. Brad relates this to his own experience as a personal trainer, where he’s learned to move beyond the simplistic categorization of sugars and focus on overall health and longevity for clients over 40.
The episode highlights the potential for polysaccharides in improving cognitive health and the importance of expanding one's understanding of nutrition as part of a comprehensive fitness and wellness plan.
Boost Your Brain and Immune System with Aloe Plant Polysaccharides
In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks, Brad Williams interviews Dr. John Lewis, focusing on brain health, immune system function, and the benefits of polysaccharides, particularly from rice bran and aloe vera. Dr. Lewis shares how meeting key figures like Dr. McDaniel and hearing patient stories, such as Barbara's, reshaped his career, leading him to study the powerful effects of polysaccharides.
Dr. McDaniel's discovery of polysaccharides' impact on immune signaling, especially for those with HIV, Alzheimer's, and other diseases, was transformative. Polysaccharides, he explains, act like immune system conductors, communicating with the body's organs to enhance immune responses, reduce inflammation, and promote healing.
Dr. Lewis highlights a groundbreaking clinical trial he conducted on Alzheimer's patients using a formula containing these polysaccharides. The trial showed significant cognitive improvements, a result unheard of with current FDA-approved drugs. He also shares the story of Barbara, a thyroid cancer patient who, after being given six months to live, extended her life by nine years, largely credited to a rice bran product.
Throughout the conversation, Dr. Lewis emphasizes the promising potential of polysaccharides, not only in aloe vera and rice bran but also in other sources like lion’s mane mushroom, which has gained popularity due to its high polysaccharide content.
Immunity and Vitality After 40: The Power of Polysaccharides, Vitamin D, and Magnesium
In this episode of the Over 40 Fitness Hacks podcast, host Brad Williams interviews Dr. John Lewis, a nutrition specialist, focusing on the importance of supplements for people over 40. Dr. Lewis emphasizes the role of polysaccharides in supporting immune function, reducing chronic inflammation, and stimulating adult stem cell production. He also highlights the importance of vitamin D, especially for middle-aged and older adults, citing that 70% of Americans are deficient. Magnesium is another key supplement he recommends due to its essential role in cellular function.
Dr. Lewis explains that polysaccharides, which are derived from sources like aloe vera and rice bran, are crucial for immune support and are often missing from typical diets. He shares that his supplement, Daily Brain Care, concentrates these polysaccharides in a convenient powder or capsule form. He stresses that his formula is suitable for people of all ages, including those following keto or carnivore diets, without disrupting ketosis.
Throughout the discussion, Brad shares his own experience with vitamin D and magnesium supplements, noting improvements in energy, sleep, and blood pressure. Dr. Lewis also addresses the need to stay open to different nutritional approaches and explains the difference between using nutrition to support the body’s natural functions versus treating disease.
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