Dr. Mary Newport, a leading authority in lipid metabolism and brain health, dives deep into how dietary fats can prevent Alzheimer's. She discusses her personal experience caring for her husband with early-onset Alzheimer's and the powerful effects of ketogenic diets, particularly using coconut and MCT oils. The conversation explores the links between viral infections and cognitive decline, while highlighting the transformative potential of strategic dietary choices for brain resilience. Newport’s insights offer hope for maintaining cognitive health through fat-focused nutrition.
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Husband's Alzheimer's Journey
Dr. Mary Newport's husband, Steve, was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's at 51.
His symptoms included memory problems, depression, and difficulty completing tasks.
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Potential Alzheimer's Triggers
Dr. Newport believes her husband's Alzheimer's may be linked to recurring herpes simplex infections and the drug Vioxx.
Vioxx, an anti-inflammatory, was later found to accelerate Alzheimer's progression.
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Coconut Oil Intervention
Dr. Newport's husband improved significantly after incorporating coconut oil, rich in lauric acid, into his diet.
Lauric acid is antimicrobial, potentially contributing to the improvement by controlling herpes outbreaks.
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For Healthy Brain Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention
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Clearly Keto provides a detailed plan for adopting a whole food ketogenic Mediterranean-style diet to overcome insulin resistance and provide ketones as an alternative fuel to the brain. Drawing from her experience with her husband's early-onset Alzheimer's, Dr. Mary T. Newport offers practical approaches to manage lifestyle risk factors threatening healthy brain aging. The book explores how dietary interventions can help delay or slow down Alzheimer's disease and other brain disorders.
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Clearly Keto provides a detailed plan for adopting a ketogenic Mediterranean-style diet to overcome insulin resistance and provide ketones as an alternative fuel to the brain. Drawing from her experience with her husband's early-onset Alzheimer's, Dr. Mary Newport offers practical approaches to manage lifestyle risk factors affecting brain health.
In this insightful episode of The Human Upgrade, Dave Asprey sits down with Dr. Mary Newport, a renowned expert in lipid metabolism and brain health, to discuss the critical role of fats in preventing Alzheimer's disease and promoting cognitive longevity. Dr. Newport, author of the book Clearly Keto for Healthy Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention, shares her deep knowledge of how different fats impact brain function, the benefits of ketogenic diets, and the connection between infections like herpes and Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about her personal journey caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, and how ketogenic interventions, including coconut oil and MCT oil, led to significant improvements in his cognitive health.
Tune in to learn more about the role of diet, ketones, and brain health, and how to make strategic food choices to maintain cognitive resilience as you age.
Timestamps:
00:00:00 — Opening
00:01:07 — Introduction to Dr. Mary Newport and her work
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