Reversing Alzheimer's Disease | Dr. Dale Bredesen | The Metabolic Link Ep.74

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Aug 19, 2025

Dr. Dale Bredesen, a leading neurologist and researcher, reveals groundbreaking insights into Alzheimer’s disease. He challenges the notion of a single-cause approach, emphasizing the need for a systems-based strategy. Bredesen discusses his ReCODE Protocol, which has shown promise in reversing cognitive decline. He highlights the importance of early detection, the role of diet and toxins, and calls for a holistic approach to treatment. His insights offer hope and a proactive path forward in the fight against dementia.

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Alzheimer’s Is A Network Problem

Alzheimer’s arises from network insufficiencies driven by energetics, inflammation, and toxicity rather than a single cause.
Targeting supply (metabolism, blood flow) and reducing demand (inflammation, toxins) reframes treatment strategy.

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Start Routine Brain Biomarker Screening

Get blood-based brain biomarkers starting at age 35 and repeat every five years; increase frequency after 60 to every two years.
Use P-tau217, GFAP, and NFL together to track Alzheimer’s risk and neuronal injury.

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Biomarker Patterns Give Diagnostic Clues

GFAP signals brain inflammation or repair but is not Alzheimer's-specific; combined markers give richer diagnostic context.
Pattern interpretation (P-tau, GFAP, NFL) distinguishes active Alzheimer’s from other processes.

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Did you know that over 7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s—and that number is expected to nearly double by 2050? Despite decades of research and billions spent, most treatments only offer minimal slowing of symptoms.

But what if we’ve been approaching this disease all wrong?

In this powerful episode of The Metabolic Link, host Victoria Field sits down with renowned neurologist, researcher, and bestselling author Dr. Dale Bredesen. He shares how Alzheimer’s isn’t caused by one thing—and why he says a single-pill solution is a fundamentally flawed approach. Dr. Bredesen discusses his 30+ years of research into cognitive decline, the systems-based ReCODE Protocol that’s showing incredible success in reversing symptoms, and why early detection is everything.

From brain biomarkers to root causes like inflammation, toxins, and metabolic dysfunction, this is a masterclass on how we can take action—long before symptoms take hold.

🎯 Plus: In honor of World Alzheimer's Month, we're hosting a Live Q&A with Dr. Bredesen on Sept 4th at 9AM PT/12PM ET — FREE with a 7-day trial of our medical education platform, the Metabolic Initiative. Sign up: https://membership.metabolicinitiative.com/bredesen

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