The Gillett Health Podcast

Dementia | The Gillett Health Podcast #61

Feb 12, 2024

The podcast discusses topics such as dementia prevention, hormone replacement therapy, desmosterol's role in cholesterol balance, dementia reversal through lifestyle interventions, the potential benefits of shilajee and pre-fabricated remodeling protocols, controlling lipids to prevent dementia, checking omega levels, various interventions for dementia, and the importance of a balanced approach

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Diet, exercise, sleep, and cognitive challenges are crucial for brain health and can help prevent dementia.

Genetic factors, such as APO-E4 allele and SHMoose variant, play a role in dementia risk.

Foundational approaches like lifestyle modifications, hormone optimization, and addressing nutrient deficiencies are important for dementia prevention before considering niche interventions.

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Dementia Diagnosis and Risk Factors

This podcast episode discusses the diagnosis, risk factors, and various types of dementia. They outline the differences between dementia and mild cognitive impairment and highlight the importance of identifying reversible causes of cognitive impairment such as nutrient deficiencies. They also mention the role of exercise in promoting brain health and reducing the risk of dementia. The podcast mentions the potential benefits of maintaining a healthy diet, managing blood pressure, and avoiding head trauma. They recommend staying socially connected and engaging in cognitive challenges as ways to support overall brain health. Additionally, they touch on the influence of genetics, hormone replacement therapy, and the marketing of dementia reversal.

Introduction

2min

Exercise and Dementia Prevention

8min

Sleep, Neurodegenerative Diseases, and Blood Pressure

17min

Activities for Maintaining Cognitive Health

14min

The Role of Desmosterol in Cholesterol Balance and Health

4min

Dementia Reversal and Lifestyle Interventions

12min

Selling Pre-Fabricated Remodeling Protocols and the Potential Benefits of Shilajee

2min

Controlling Lipids and Preventing Dementia

7min

Checking Omega Levels and Investing in Basics

2min

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Various Interventions for Dementia

11min

11.

Review of Failed Interventions and Developing a Balanced Approach to Preventing Dementia

2min

Dr. Gillett and Nurse Practitioner James O'Hara discuss Dementia and Dementia reversal.

00:00 Intro

01:42 CrossFit

03:15 Understanding Dementia

07:06 Dementia Prevention Toolkit

30:42 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Dementia

41:13 Desmosterol

45:10 Marketing Approaches for Dementia Reversal

58:01 Additional Considerations

01:08:36 The Landscape of Dementia Reversal

01:20:00 Outro

Studies/References

► https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.12529

► https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/0891988720933351

► https://doi.org/10.3389/fnut.2022.723555

► https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad215707

► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S156816372200277X#tbl0010

► https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13697137.2020.1804545

► https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0306453018311478

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31738372/

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The Gillett Health Podcast

Dementia | The Gillett Health Podcast #61

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Dementia Diagnosis and Risk Factors

The Role of Diet and Exercise

Genetics, Homocysteine, and Cholesterol

Lifestyle Interventions and Marketing Claims

Failed Interventions: Exploring Potential Treatments for Dementia

The Importance of Foundational Approaches in Dementia Prevention

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