Nutrition is the Foundation of Our Brain and Mental Health with Dr. Bonnie Kaplan

In today’s episode, we’re spotlighting a presentation from AVA’s webinar series on the critical role of nutrition in brain function and mental health. We’re honoured to welcome:Dr. Bonnie J. Kaplan, Professor Emerita at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. Originally from Ohio, Dr. Kaplan completed all of her training in the U.S. and has published extensively on the biological basis of developmental disorders and the impact of nutrition on brain development and function.In this talk, she’ll explore:How key micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) support brain function.The growing evidence for nutritional interventions in mental health.Practical recommendations for incorporating nutrition into clinical care.Links between nutrition and the prevention of dementia.The role of the gut microbiome in mental well-being.New research showing that prenatal supplementation can reduce perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.🔗 Watch Dr. Kaplan’s full webinar here: ⁠Nutrition is the Foundation of Our Brain and Mental Health⁠At AVA we are working together to make things better. Website:⁠⁠⁠AVA ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree:⁠⁠⁠AVA Resources & Links⁠⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠⁠@avatraining_ca⁠⁠⁠X: ⁠⁠⁠@avatraining_ca⁠⁠⁠Facebook:⁠⁠⁠Alliance against Violence & Adversity⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠Alliance against Violence & Adversity (AVA)⁠⁠⁠Subscribe now and be part of the movement to transform health for women and girls at risk.