The Peter Attia Drive Qualy #24 - What are the “ABCs” of Alzheimer’s prevention?
Sep 13, 2019
Delve into the fascinating world of Alzheimer's prevention, where expanding educational outreach is crucial for wider access to resources. Discover the significance of biomarkers and how they interlink with cardiovascular health in preventing the disease. Explore the ongoing debate about funding—should we prioritize treatment or prevention? Hear insights on personalized precision medicine, highlighting success stories that revolutionize health strategies tailored to individual needs. It's a thought-provoking journey into proactive health management!
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The Importance of Body Composition
- Prioritize body fat, lean mass, and visceral fat measurements over weight and BMI.
- Focus on where body fat is located and its metabolic activity for Alzheimer's prevention.
Deep Dive into Cholesterol
- Go beyond basic cholesterol markers for a deeper understanding of Alzheimer's risk.
- Include ApoB, LDLP, and particle subtype analysis in lipid profiling.
Cardiologists and Lipids
- Richard Isaacson works with cardiologists who are not yet using advanced lipid profiling.
- One cardiologist, a patient and mentor of Isaacson, is interested in his own numbers but not for his patients.