18. Dr. Dale Bredesen: This Hidden Risk is Damaging Your Brain, Can Alzheimer’s Be Reversed + The New Breakthroughs Everyone Needs to Know

Dec 24, 2024

Dr. Dale Bredesen, a brain health pioneer and author of 'The End of Alzheimer’s', shares groundbreaking insights on reversing cognitive decline. He explains the importance of early detection and personalized medicine, emphasizing how inflammation and toxins can impact brain health. Dr. Bredesen introduces innovative protocols like Recode and Precode, highlighting patient success stories. The discussion also covers the role of chronic infections and the ApoE4 gene, offering hope and actionable strategies for maintaining cognitive vitality as we age.

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Shifting Mindset on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Dr. Bredesen has shifted the mindset around neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.
These diseases were once considered a death sentence, but now can be preventable and even reversible.

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Brain's Performance vs. Durability

The human brain prioritizes performance over durability, making it susceptible to breakdowns like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.
These finely tuned neural systems each have their own vulnerabilities, making them prone to specific diseases.

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Alzheimer's Drivers

Alzheimer's is driven by various factors, including insulin resistance, sleep apnea, leaky gut, and APOE4 gene.
Other factors include exposure to toxins like mercury and chronic infections.

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Have you ever wondered if memory loss or cognitive decline is inevitable as we age? What if I told you it’s not—and that, with the right strategies, you can even reverse early signs of neurodegeneration?

In this episode of Extend with Dr. Darshan Shah, I sit down with my friend and esteemed colleague, Dr. Dale Bredesen, a pioneer in brain health and the author of The End of Alzheimer’s. Dr. Bredesen has completely changed the way I see cognitive decline, and today, we’re sharing how cutting-edge science is making Alzheimer’s a preventable—and even reversible—condition.

Together, we explore some of the most exciting advancements in brain health, from blood tests that predict neurodegenerative diseases years before symptoms appear to the role of inflammation, toxins, and even oral health in driving cognitive decline. We also dive into the power of personalized medicine, showing how addressing root causes can lead to profound recovery.

You’ll hear inspiring stories of patients who were told they had no hope, only to reclaim their lives through Dr. Bredesen’s groundbreaking protocols. If you want to optimize your longevity, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

We Also Discuss:

(00:02) Advances in Brain Health (07:58) Neural Systems and Disease Progression (13:09) Inflammation, Immune Response, and Neurodegeneration (28:07) Brain Health Through Sleep and Toxins (37:17) Early Detection and Prevention Strategies (48:38) Brain Health Advancements and Technologies (57:39) Aging and Brain Health Optimization (01:05:13) Embracing Life After Retirement Graduation (01:14:12) New Books in Alzheimer's Treatment

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Learn more about Dr. Shah:

Website: https://www.drshah.com/

Clinic: https://www.next-health.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darshanshahmd/ Learn more about Dr. Dale Bredesen

Instagram: drdalebredesenPreCODE and ReCODE: https://www.apollohealthco.com/solutions/