The Joe Rogan Experience #1870 - Max Lugavere
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Sep 14, 2022 
Max Lugavere, a wellness journalist and brain health advocate, dives deep into preventing Alzheimer's and dementia. He shares his personal journey creating a documentary on dementia prevention while discussing the influence of lifestyle and diet on cognitive health. They tackle the controversies in Alzheimer's drug research, emphasizing the importance of scientific integrity. Max also reveals dietary insights, including the benefits of cholesterol-rich foods and the power of olive oil, while advocating for sauna use and its connection to reducing dementia risk.
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Lugavere's Background
- Max Lugavere discusses his background in journalism and his initial pre-med track.
- He transitioned into health and wellness after his mother's dementia diagnosis.
Diagnose and Adios
- Lugavere describes his experience navigating the medical system with his mother, encountering dismissive doctors.
- This led him to research dementia prevention and create a documentary, "Little Empty Boxes."
Dementia Risk Factors
- Dementia risk is influenced by both non-modifiable factors (age, genes, gender) and modifiable ones.
- The APOE4 gene variant increases risk, particularly with a Western lifestyle, but environment plays a crucial role.
