An interesting video - The book “Minding Your Mitochondria” has been mentioned in another post in this forum. Author, Dr. Terry Wahls
Unfortunately I am unable to add the link (not enough posts) but you can find it on YouTube - Minding Your Mitochondria Terry Wahls TEDx IowaCity.

Hey Jane, great post and very interesting Ted Talk.

Here is the link

Minding your mitochondria | Dr. Terry Wahls | TEDxIowaCity - YouTube

I copied this from Ted Talk comments section:-

Summary of brain healthy nutrients:

These protect the brain: 1:18
Creatine
Fish Oil
co-enzyme Q 10 (coQ10 for short)

Myelin protects the brain, it needs: 2:14
Vitamins:
B1 - thiamine
B9 - folate (folic acid)
B12 - cyanocobalamin
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Iodine

Neurotransmitters need: 3:06
Sulfur
B6 - pyridoxine

To make mitochondria to thrive: 3:20
B vitamins
sulfur
anti-oxidants

Generalized arguments for a more nutrient rich diet. - 4:08

Where to get these nutrients from food? (~9:00)
9 cups of veg and berries a day before, grain, potatoes, dairy, and meats
3 cups of green leaves - 9:15
kale being a big deal (kale chips, juiced, salad, in soups etc.), parsley, cilantro, dark leafy greens.
3 cups sulfer rich vegetables: - 10:15
The cabbage family (that explains the smell when you cook it) including, cabbage, brussel sprouts, kale, collards, broccoli, cauliflower, turnips, rutabaga, & radishes.
The onion family: onions, garlic, leeks, chives, shallots
Mushrooms and asparagus
3 cups bright colored veg/fruit - 10:54
Colors are high in flavonoids and anti-phenols (antioxidants)
Some veg: Beets, carrots, cabbage (red), peppers (sweet and spicy), etc.
Some fruits: Blueberries, strawberries, peaches, oranges, rasberries, blackberries, etc.
Animal protein profile - 11:25
Daily, unknown quantity:
Wild fish = omega 3 fatty acids = Myelin and straight teeth
Salmon and herring
Grass fed meat
Once a week, unknown quantity:
Organ meats = vitamins, minerals, and coenzyme Q (coQ10)
liver, heart, tongue, gizzard, sweat breads.
Iodine - 12:15
necessary for removing heavy metals
low levels increase cancer risk
Once a week: seaweed - iodine, and selenium


I personally take Omega 3 Algae Oil 100% Vegan Omega 3. ( repeat order on Amazon) Oily fish are full of Omega 3 because they eat Algae. Fish are also full of Mercury and other heavy metals. Algae Oil cuts out the middle man and is heavy metal free. Flaxseed and Chia seed are also loaded with Omega 3. (Ground/milled easier to absorb)

I also take Co Q 10 and Creatine ( see 6 pack vanity above)

Thanks for your posts Jane, very much appreciated.

Atty

Thanks for posting that Atticus and for the vegan omega 3 tip. I also do the ground flaxseed, chia plus I add hemp hearts (which have a good amount of protein) in my smoothies. I discovered a brand of vitamins I have never heard of before on Amazon (Ancestral Supplements). Was thinking of ordering their Grass fed beef heart for the Mitochondrial support. They have very high ratings. If you check it out, let me know your thoughts.