Minding your mitochondria | Dr. Terry Wahls | TEDxIowaCity
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Armando Vázquez, a former national Taekwondo champion turned physician, improved his MS symptoms by focusing on mitochondrial health through dietary changes and supplements, leading to mobility and vitality. He advocates for a hunter-gatherer diet rich in specific nutrients to prevent chronic diseases and overall well-being.
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- Armando Vázquez, a former national Taekwondo champion diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, utilized a diet rich in B vitamins, sulfur, antioxidants, and omega-3 fatty acids to support his mitochondria health and significantly improve his MS symptoms, showcasing the transformative power of dietary interventions on chronic diseases.
- By emphasizing the importance of sulfur-rich vegetables, colorful fruits, and high-quality protein for brain health, Armando advocates for a hunter-gatherer diet focused on mitochondria health to prevent chronic diseases, urging individuals to consider the impact of their dietary choices on personal well-being and broader societal health.
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Recent questions
What dietary changes did Armando Vázquez make?
Armando designed a hunter-gatherer diet rich in greens, sulfur-rich vegetables, colorful fruits, grass-fed meat, organ meat, and seaweed to nourish his brain cells and mitochondria.
What did Armando Vázquez experiment with to protect his mitochondria?
Armando experimented with fish oil, creatine, and co-enzyme Q to protect his mitochondria, slowing his decline.
What did Armando Vázquez emphasize for brain health in his diet?
Armando emphasized sulfur-rich vegetables, colorful fruits, and high-quality protein rich in omega-3 fatty acids for brain health.
What led to significant improvements in Armando Vázquez's MS symptoms?
Armando's dietary changes led to significant improvements in his MS symptoms, allowing him to regain mobility and vitality.
What does Armando Vázquez advocate for in terms of diet and health?
Armando advocates for a diet focused on mitochondria health to prevent chronic diseases and promote overall well-being, conducting clinical trials to test interventions for MS.
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"Former Taekwondo Champion Beats MS with Diet"
- Armando Vázquez, a former national Taekwondo champion, transitioned to medical school and became a physician after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2000.
- Despite receiving top medical care and treatments, his MS progressed to secondary progressive MS by 2003.
- Armando turned to PubMed.gov for research and discovered that diseases with shrinking brains like Huntington's, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's had mitochondria issues.
- He experimented with fish oil, creatine, and co-enzyme Q to protect his mitochondria, slowing his decline.
- Armando learned about brain cell biology and the importance of B vitamins, omega-3 fatty acids, and iodine for healthy myelin and neurotransmitter production.
- He added B vitamins, sulfur, and antioxidants to his daily regimen to support his mitochondria.
- Armando designed a hunter-gatherer diet rich in greens, sulfur-rich vegetables, colorful fruits, grass-fed meat, organ meat, and seaweed to nourish his brain cells and mitochondria.
- He emphasized the significance of sulfur-rich vegetables, colorful fruits, and high-quality protein rich in omega-3 fatty acids for brain health.
- Armando's dietary changes led to significant improvements in his MS symptoms, allowing him to regain mobility and vitality.
- He advocates for a diet focused on mitochondria health to prevent chronic diseases and promote overall well-being, conducting clinical trials to test interventions for MS.
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"Neuroscience Conference: Diet Impact and Testimony"
- Research presentation at the 2011 Neuroscience Conference on Sunday
- Encouragement to adopt a modern-day hunter-gatherer diet for mitochondria health
- Personal testimony of improvement from a tilt-recline wheelchair through dietary changes
- Call to action to consider the impact of dietary choices on oneself, family, country, community, and the world
