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Alzheimer's Is Optional | Preventing And Reversing Cognitive Decline with Dale Bredesen, MD
Sep 2, 2023
Dr. Dale Bredesen, expert in preventing and reversing cognitive decline, discusses root causes of cognitive decline, downsizing network, link between cognitive demands and Alzheimer's, relationship between fruit consumption and cognitive decline, role of ketosis in a ketogenic diet, relationship between vascular issues and dementia, and efficacy of drug treatments for Alzheimer's.
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- Alzheimer's is a network insufficiency caused by chronic overwhelm and downsizing of the brain's network, influenced by factors such as sleep, exercise, inflammation, and lifestyle choices.
- A paradigm shift is needed in the approach to chronic diseases like Alzheimer's, focusing on addressing underlying causes through lifestyle changes rather than relying solely on synthetic pharmaceuticals.
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The Importance of Energetics and Lifestyle in Alzheimer's Disease
Dr. Dale Bredesen, an expert in neurodegenerative diseases, discusses the importance of focusing on energetics and lifestyle in Alzheimer's disease. He emphasizes that Alzheimer's is a network insufficiency that results from chronic overwhelm and downsizing of the brain's network. The key factors contributing to this downsizing include sleep, exercise, ongoing inflammatory processes, and overall lifestyle choices. Dr. Bredesen highlights the need to address the root causes of Alzheimer's, such as lifestyle factors and chronic infections, rather than solely focusing on molecular mechanisms and drug treatments.
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