108: The end of Alzheimer’s – is it possible?
Ask almost anyone over 50 what medical condition they’re MOST afraid of and nearly all of them respond with the same answer:
Alzheimer’s Disease.
And that’s no surprise, since it’s now the third-biggest cause of death in the United States, and over 90 million Americans are genetically predisposed to get it.
Worse, most so-called experts will tell you there’s actually nothing you can do about it.
Well, my guest today says that line of thinking is ALL WRONG.
I’m joined by Dr. Dale Bredesen. He’s a professor of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology at UCLA and the author of the New York Times bestseller The End of Alzheimer’s.
He’s got a brand new book out called The End of Alzheimer’s Program: The First Protocol to Enhance Cognition and Reverse Decline at Any Age, all about the lifestyle changes he says YOU can make to prevent — and even REVERSE — symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
And on today’s episode, Dr. Bredesen and I are going to discuss the ApoE4 gene, what your blood sugar levels have to do with dementia, and which diet plan is best for brain health.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why modern medicine has FAILED to solve the Alzheimer’s problem (4:30)
- The shocking reason I got KICKED OUT of a major Alzheimer’s conference (right in the middle of my presentation!) (6:30)
- How the “God Gene” can determine where you get Alzheimer’s — and what YOU can do about it (8:10)
- Why the so-called “Alzheimer’s Gene” helped us when we were living in caves, and what makes it SO dangerous today (11:15)
- How bedtime can be the most dangerous time for Alzheimer’s risk (19:30)
- Why you should never copy the Spanish and stop doing THIS after 8 PM (22:20)
- The simple food hack to give your brain the fuel it needs — WITHOUT following a keto diet (23:30)
- The surprising connection between cold sores and dementia (31:00)
- Why you should ALWAYS drive with your windows rolled up (33:15)
- The little-known fruit that can actually help keep your brain from AGING (39:15)
- Why stem cells are NOT a “silver bullet” for dementia (40:30)
- How 14-16 hours a day of THIS ancient practice can help protect the health of your brain (and it’s MUCH easier than you think) (45:00)
Mentioned on this episode:
The End of Alzheimer’s Program
The End of Alzheimer’s by Dr. Dale Bredesen
Dr. Bredesen’s cognoscopy test
Does herpes cause Alzheimer’s?
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Alzheimer’s should be a RARE disease I Dr. Dale Bredesen
Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and the XX brain
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Dr. Steven Gundry is a renowned heart surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “The Plant Paradox” and “The Plant Paradox Cookbook.”
Thank you Dr Gundry. I love your podcast and have been an avid listener since the beginning. I also loved the Plant Paradox books and am now enjoying the Longevity Paradox. I’m particularly grateful for this podcast with Dr Dale Bredesen. 18 years ago my mother died from Alzheimer’s in her early 70s. All my adult life I’ve maintained an organic plant based, low carb diet, I exercise regularly and do everything I can to maintain a healthy lifestyle. I’ve been keen to be tested for the ApoE4 gene but my sisters keep telling me not too. This podcast has given me the confidence to get tested and not be afraid of the outcome and that I can work effectively with the results to reduce any risk. Thank you so much. I’m so grateful for your wonderful work.
Thank you for interviewing Dr Breseden! It has totally changed how my husband and I eat. I have some cognitive decline problems already at 72 and my Mom had Demensia for the last ten years of her life. After the ReCode blood tests It showed that I have one copy of the ApoE4 gene. Didn’t you mention that Coconut oil is not a good source of fat for an ApoE4 er. Why? Thanks for everything!