The Vital Role of Carotenoids in Preventing Age-Related Autoimmune Diseases: Exploring their Benefits in Our Diets Yumlish: Diabetes and Multicultural Nutrition

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Billy (Randy) Hammond about carotenoids: what they are, their health benefits, and how consuming carotenoids can help combat age-related diseases. 

Dr. Billy R. Hammond is a professor of Brain and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Georgia with experience in research, teaching, and mentoring. His research focuses on the role of diet and lifestyle in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, and he is a prolific author and keynote speaker in this field.





“Our physical structure is precarious. I mean, it has some advantages, but being bipedal has some real disadvantages too. And a lot about modern life is not well designed for how we evolved.” 





In this episode you will learn: 

Importance of Carotenoids in Our Health

Relationship between Carotenoids and Central Nervous System Diseases

Specific Carotenoid-Rich Foods and Their Disease-Fighting Benefits

Potential Health Consequences of Consuming Too Many Carotenoid-Rich Foods



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Key Points:

00:00 Intro with Shireen

00:43 Welcome Dr. Billy R. Hammond

03:05 What are carotenoids?

07:32 Why women?

09:19 Types of carotenoids

16:49 Aging health 

26:37 Carotenoids and disease 

29:01 Over-consuming foods high in carotenoids

30:50 Outro with Shireen


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