The Earliest Warning Sign (DON’T IGNORE)

Spotting the early signs of dementia is crucial. Learn more about dementia prevention and find out about one surprising early stage of dementia most people don’t know about. You’d never guess that this could be an early sign of dementia!

0:00 Introduction: Early warning signs of dementia
0:42 The earliest sign of dementia
1:18 Amyloid beta plaquing in the early stages of dementia
1:51 Brain health and Alzheimer’s disease
2:20 Why do people die from dementia?
2:55 How to prevent dementia
4:05 Alcohol and dementia prevention
5:38 The best diet to prevent dementia

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Surprisingly, one of the earliest signs of dementia involves the retina. There is a high correlation between problems in the retina and problems in the brain. Problems with night vision or central vision, floaters, and light sensitivity issues are the earliest signs of dementia.

Some people develop amyloid-beta plaquing on the retina and may experience problems differentiating shades of grey and other colors. Researchers have found high levels of microbes, typically found in the mouth, in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.

When people die from dementia, it’s usually caused by an infection such as a UTI or lung infection. For some people, surgery can be too much on the body and lead to death. Some people with dementia have a slow, progressive degeneration of the brain to the point they’re bedridden and stop eating and drinking, which ultimately leads to death.

Focus on cleaning your brain and reducing inflammation for dementia prevention. The glymphatic system cleans the brain, mainly at night, which is one of the primary purposes of sleep. This system removes malformed proteins and plaquing and rejuvenates the brain.

Anything that inhibits sleeping may increase your risk for Alzheimer’s, heart attacks, strokes, cancer, blood sugar issues, and type 2 diabetes. Sleep apnea can also be problematic. You need 8 to 9 hours of sleep! Alcohol significantly interferes with REM sleep and is very damaging to brain health.

To prevent Alzheimer’s, you must flood the brain with oxygen. Exercise is one of the best ways to do this! Exercise stimulates the growth of brain cells and the hormone BDNF (brain-derived neurotrophic factor).

Adequate sun exposure and high amounts of vitamin D can help support healthy sleep.

A diet high in sugar and carbohydrates can starve your neurons. Brain cells love ketones! To get into ketosis, you must lower your carbohydrate intake. If you have any early signs of dementia, try taking ketones as a supplement or MCT oil. Niacin may also be helpful. Take 50 mg daily, slowly increasing to 500 mg per day.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you spot the early warning signs of dementia. I’ll see you in the next video.

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63 Comments

  1. @CasperExtension on January 20, 2025 at 11:31 am

    I thought I had plans, but this video just became the main event

    • @FracturedParadigms on January 20, 2025 at 11:51 am

      😮

    • @itsshaytime487 on January 20, 2025 at 12:51 pm

      Right😂😂😂😂❤

    • @skimmer521 on January 20, 2025 at 1:52 pm

      Did you forget where your keys were? Thats okay.
      Did you forget what your keys are for? Worry.

    • @me1st7n on January 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm

      Ditto!

  2. @sooma-ai on January 20, 2025 at 11:40 am

    The earliest sign of dementia involves retina issues. Prevention includes brain cleaning through sleep, avoiding alcohol, exercise, vitamin D, and a ketogenic diet. Niacin supplementation may help. Early detection and lifestyle changes are crucial for brain health.

    • @BeefNEggs057 on January 20, 2025 at 2:20 pm

      I like avoiding exercise! Sounds like something I could do.

    • @hoopoe9629 on January 20, 2025 at 2:35 pm

      And MCT oil

    • @ruthfrank8106 on January 20, 2025 at 2:57 pm

      ​@hoopoe9629 what is mct oil?

    • @hoopoe9629 on January 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm

      @ medium-chain triglycerides

    • @hoopoe9629 on January 20, 2025 at 3:00 pm

      @ mentioned in the video

  3. @jameshyde1501 on January 20, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Sometimes, I think growing up in poverty kept us healthy. We grew our own produce in the back yard and had to hunt for our own meat. Mom always cooked very healthy meals as a result. OVER! indulgence can KILL anybody!

    • @PeggyHall-x2f on January 20, 2025 at 1:23 pm

      Same with us!! Big garden, fruit trees, chickens for eating and hens for eggs. Lots of work. We didn’t drink pop or eat a lot of sweets.
      But… everyone smoked.

    • @lilyrose4191 on January 20, 2025 at 1:27 pm

      Well said 🎯

    • @here_4_the_commentz on January 20, 2025 at 1:36 pm

      That’s not really poverty that’s more of self sustainability. Poverty in my opinion is only being able to afford processed high sodium foods.

    • @jameshyde1501 on January 20, 2025 at 2:04 pm

      @here_4_the_commentz  OH! So you were one of the rich!? We couldn’t afford even that! Fast food was a fantasy in our house. A rare treat! Of course, we learned to simply disregard all of it.

    • @experimenthealthyketo83 on January 20, 2025 at 3:53 pm

      Absolutely. Many poor children in Africa are way more happy, healthy and sane than most children in “developed countries”.

  4. @sharonzeller2270 on January 20, 2025 at 11:46 am

    A very interesting article. I’m 69 years “young” and very active. My mom at 92 has been dealing with dementia for almost 10 years. It’s very sad to see her waste away as the mom I knew. I want to do everything in my power to hopefully protect myself from this disease 😢.

    • @carolbaughan8768 on January 20, 2025 at 12:27 pm

      Coconut oil daily❤

    • @Catt955 on January 20, 2025 at 1:29 pm

      💡It’s caused by Parasites. Most parasites are experts at stealth and many people can have a parasitic infection in their brain or elsewhere for years without ever knowing it.
      Use Y andex search engine for finding treatments.

    • @scroopynooperz9051 on January 20, 2025 at 1:42 pm

      Apparently creatine supplementation helps

    • @marwansherif6201 on January 20, 2025 at 1:46 pm

      Sleeping is important. Full stop. The irritating problem is that some people simply can not sleep, no matter how hard they try.

    • @kellygenson on January 20, 2025 at 3:34 pm

      I’m 58 and my mom had Dementia for 10 years before she passed last month. I’m trying to eat better so I can prevent this disease.

  5. @ytpah9823 on January 20, 2025 at 11:51 am

    🎯 Key points for quick navigation:

    00:43 *👁️ The earliest sign of dementia involves changes in the retina, affecting night vision, central vision, and color differentiation.*
    01:53 *🦠 Dental infections may contribute to brain plaque in Alzheimer’s, highlighting the importance of dental hygiene.*
    02:46 *🛏️ Adequate sleep is crucial for brain health, as it helps clear proteins and reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and other diseases.*
    03:40 *🍷 Alcohol negatively impacts sleep quality and increases Alzheimer’s risk by affecting REM sleep.*
    04:34 *🏃‍♂️ Regular exercise provides oxygen to the brain, preventing hypoxia and stimulating brain cell growth.*
    05:30 *🌞 Sunlight and adequate vitamin D help regulate sleep cycles, benefiting brain health.*
    05:44 *🥑 A ketogenic diet supports brain health, with ketones being a preferred energy source for brain cells.*
    06:27 *💊 Niacin is important for brain health, starting with low doses and gradually increasing to avoid flushing effects.*

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    • @um-e-junaidamin7968 on January 20, 2025 at 12:28 pm

      Thanks

    • @abhishekc3556 on January 20, 2025 at 1:05 pm

      Thank you

    • @rhondaweber5638 on January 20, 2025 at 1:11 pm

      I wonder if letting AI do your thinking instead of using your brain is also contributing to dementia.

    • @gailnightowl0423 on January 20, 2025 at 1:21 pm

      I’m doomed for sure then. I hardly ever get more than two hrs or less of sleep, don’t exercise, don’t get out in the sun, don’t eat a ketogenic diet, and don’t take niacin. 😢

    • @mywifesboyfriendisfire on January 20, 2025 at 1:26 pm

      Just type it yourself. Is that too hard?

  6. @nerdbamarich2063 on January 20, 2025 at 12:05 pm

    Thank you for your consistency 🙏🏾

  7. @Autodidacticpolymathicomniglot on January 20, 2025 at 12:16 pm

    Hi Doc
    May you please make an in-depth video, explaining how sugar diabetes effects dementia.

    • @experimenthealthyketo83 on January 20, 2025 at 5:51 pm

      He made such videos. Possibly easier to find on his website / Rumble.

  8. @uniqueLeo08 on January 20, 2025 at 12:39 pm

    My grandmother actually just passed from this disease. I do recall when she couldn’t drive anymore because she had a tough time seeing at night. She was independent all the way up until the age of 69.

  9. @Rose-Rae on January 20, 2025 at 12:55 pm

    My mom has had dementia for awhile. She didn’t drink or smoke. She was outside a lot. had no problems with her eyes or teeth. She wasn’t overweight. She slept fine. Stayed active. No heart or brain issues. Sometimes I don’t think there’s an explanation for it.😢

    • @lilyrose4191 on January 20, 2025 at 1:25 pm

      That’s so sad. Actually, I think there are numerous factors that can contribute to it – more than listed here. One of the scariest things is the inflammation from seed oils for example. Blessings to you and your mother. 🙏🙌💫

    • @Rose-Rae on January 20, 2025 at 1:32 pm

      @lilyrose4191  she’s also the only one in her family to get it. And her family is very unhealthy. I’m stumped. But I do worry for myself and siblings.

    • @patriciaburch3847 on January 20, 2025 at 1:32 pm

      @@lilyrose4191I agree. Maybe she should take Omaha 3s. Epa dha to help

    • @FixItStupid on January 20, 2025 at 1:33 pm

      Fluoride IN THE WATER Is Negative Element Heavy Melt To The Brain

    • @FixItStupid on January 20, 2025 at 1:33 pm

      Fluoride IN THE WATER Is Negative Element Heavy Melt To The Brain

  10. @themanftheworld8439 on January 20, 2025 at 1:03 pm

    Health is wealth.

  11. @Jantango on January 20, 2025 at 1:07 pm

    Great video Dr. Berg. Mom had dementia. My greatest fear was I would too. Healthy food, exercise, and sleep are my priorities. Living an active life at 77 in Argentina. I begin my day watching your videos.

  12. @we4utube2 on January 20, 2025 at 1:33 pm

    Love, love, love your videos.

  13. @perserverance333 on January 20, 2025 at 1:38 pm

    Sign of dementia:
    Forgetting to click on Dr. Berg’s health info first thing in the morning. 😅

    • @ganeshraj143 on January 20, 2025 at 3:07 pm

      😂😂👌

    • @experimenthealthyketo83 on January 20, 2025 at 3:52 pm

      😂😂😂

    • @comment8767 on January 20, 2025 at 4:07 pm

      Obsessive consumption of exotic vitamins and food supplements.

  14. @skimmer521 on January 20, 2025 at 1:41 pm

    Here is a tip for those with a parent who suffers this and is in a care home. Visit often, participate in their care, get to know the staff and dont keep changing care homes. The change in environment will cause them decline. Check their nails, feet and skin while you visit. Are they clean? Care homes can be snake pits but they can also be a loving, family environment.

    • @mward5118 on January 20, 2025 at 2:41 pm

      Get them out of care homes and provide them shelter with you! Americans throw their parents out so often. It’s sickening and disgusting and shameful

    • @BalancedBloodSugar on January 20, 2025 at 2:46 pm

      I totally agree with your advice! Visiting often and maintaining a stable living environment are truly important for the mental health of elderly individuals. Your suggestions about checking small details like nails, feet, and skin are also very helpful to ensure they’re being well cared for. If you have any other practical tips or specific ways to build good relationships with the staff at care homes, I’d love to hear more!

    • @skimmer521 on January 20, 2025 at 2:47 pm

      @@mward5118 Yes it is not ideal but you need to understand the level of care needed. Do you have time to quit your job, live off welfare or maybe a stipend for being a carer while toileting your loved one every two hours, or feeding them three to six times a day? Sorry, but we dont have that kind of family structure or support anymore.

    • @lindasue8719 on January 20, 2025 at 6:57 pm

      Well said! I worked in Alzheimer’s care all my life and these things may seem small but they are vital!

    • @lindasue8719 on January 20, 2025 at 6:59 pm

      ​​@@mward5118
      Unfortunately, it’s a truth that sometimes they will get better care in a care home, not because of any failure of the family, but that they are just not trained and physically able to do that kind of care.

      And some of them may still be having to go to work everyday. And if they are seniors looking after an older senior family member, often they have physical impairments that prevent them from bringing them to the home!

      If one has the funds or the insurance coverage (and I don’t imagine that’s covered in the US healthcare system), one can keep them at home by having trained staff and medical personnel come to the home.

  15. @TheMargoCHANNING on January 20, 2025 at 1:59 pm

    Im retired now but used to work as a carer in the community visiting people in their homes that needed assistance with bathing, cooking meals, cleaning etc. I could always tell by their eyes if they were at the beginning of dementia before any symptoms were really noticed. I dont know what it is that i see but now the doc has said this about eyes there is definately a connection.

  16. @AYıldız-rm on January 20, 2025 at 2:07 pm

    From Türkiye, humanity owes you a great debt Dr. Berg. Please send our best wishes to your wife and family 🤍

  17. @sonaliduttaeverythingdeart3587 on January 20, 2025 at 3:45 pm

    My father in law has Alzheimer’s. He is 75 years old now. He cannot find the bathroom. If we are not watching he urinates in the balcony thinking it to be a toilet. He was a very hygienic person & now he doesn’t even understand whether he has taken a bath or not. He has to be given a bath literally like a small child. When he wants to go to the toilet he takes a lot of time to take off his pants & there is poop all over the toilet. He rambles on illogical things…feels sleepy all the time but stays wide awake at night. He cannot recognise old friends anymore. He pretends to but we can understand. His conversation is devoid of logic. Years ago he was a successful administrative officer, very sharp, very witty & with almost photographic memory. I…never ever even in my wildest imagination thought that he would be affected with something so terrible… Alzheimer’s.

    • @marindacoetzee6760 on January 20, 2025 at 4:04 pm

      Such a difficult journey lies ahead…. My father-in-law also had Alzheimer’s….. it is so devastating! All the best to you and your family!!

    • @sonaliduttaeverythingdeart3587 on January 20, 2025 at 4:08 pm

      @marindacoetzee6760 
      Thank you 🙏🏻

    • @luannestrickland4199 on January 20, 2025 at 5:26 pm

      I’m so sorry he and his family are having to endure this horrible disease.

    • @sonaliduttaeverythingdeart3587 on January 20, 2025 at 6:36 pm

      @@luannestrickland4199
      I am reading Dr. Dale Bredesen’s book on Alzheimer’s with some hope…an attempt on my part to help my father-in-law.

    • @sonaliduttaeverythingdeart3587 on January 20, 2025 at 6:40 pm

      @@luannestrickland4199
      Yes, it is a difficult time for all of us…we are putting in our best efforts to help him.

  18. @MediJun on January 20, 2025 at 4:35 pm

    I’m so impressed by the quality of this video. I’ll make sure to share it with others who need this information. Thank you for your amazing contribution to health awareness! 🌻

  19. @denisomahoney5464 on January 20, 2025 at 5:04 pm

    The introduction of statins and the rise in Alzheimers also super processed food and sugar also lack of physical exercise …👍

  20. @dylannicks1146 on January 20, 2025 at 5:31 pm

    I’m 16 days sober from alcohol, at 28, I felt 90 most days.

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