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#613 - Dr Peter Attia - The Health Metrics That Matter Most For Longevity

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The Role of Age in Alzheimer's Disease

Chris Hemsworth learned that he has two copies of the APO-E4 gene, which is the most common gene responsible for Alzheimer's disease. The early onset ones are called APP-PSCN1-PSCN2 and we don't normally test for those because it's normally so apparent from family history. Tragically, there's a fortunately very, very rare, but still unfortunately prevalent form of early onset Alzheimer's disease with people who are afflicted in their 40s and 50s.

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