Early Onset Alzheimer's: A Life Altered

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Experiencing early onset Alzheimer's is a devastating reality that can reshape long-held expectations for the future. Individuals diagnosed at a young age, such as 54, face not only significant health challenges but also emotional turmoil as their families grapple with the sudden shift in life plans. Research suggests potential links between infections, particularly the herpes simplex virus, and the development of Alzheimer's, indicating that a history of repeated infections may contribute to the disease's onset. The overwhelming impact of this condition serves as a reminder of the fragility of health and the unpredictable nature of life.

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
00:02:29 — Clearly Keto: Overview of her new book
00:04:44 — Her husband’s Alzheimer’s journey
00:07:48 — Ketones and brain health
00:12:09 — Keto diets for brain function
00:24:00 — Insulin resistance and Alzheimer’s
00:44:00 — Alzheimer's research insights
01:01:18 — Final thoughts

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