January 21, 2025 – Jim Puplava explores dementia and Alzheimer's with experts from the Center for Cognitive Resilience: Dr. Manna Semby, Dr. Erela Rappaport, and Michael Sanders. They discuss the interplay of genetics and lifestyle in dementia, emphasizing that while genetics play a role, lifestyle factors are increasingly significant.
Note: Any information discussed in today's podcast or presented below is not intended as medical advice and should not be considered a substitute for the guidance provided by a licensed healthcare professional.
Key topics include:
- Preventability: The center's mission to raise awareness that dementia can be prevented or reversed in many cases through the ReCODE 2.0 protocol, focusing on reducing inflammation, managing insulin resistance, and detoxifying the body.
- Oral Health and Sleep: The surprising links between oral hygiene, sleep apnea, and cognitive decline, with Dr. Rapoport explaining the impact of poor oral health and the benefits of innovative treatments like mouth guards for sleep apnea.
- Gender Differences: Women's higher risk of dementia post-menopause due to hormonal changes.
Website: https://centerforcognitiveresilience.com/
Email: hello[at]centerforcognitiveresilience[dot]com
Brain health quiz: https://centerforcognitiveresilience.com/quiz
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Labs and Tests Mentioned in today's show:
- Blood labs - Markers of metabolic health such as fasting insulin, markers of inflammation such as homocysteine and hs-CRP, nutritional status such as Vit D, B12, hormone status such as estrogen, testosterone, genetic testing
- Functional labs - this depends on each person's symptoms and results of blood labs but generally includes the following:
- GI MAP with zonulin (stool test to check health of gut)
- Food sensitivity testing (blood test)
- Testing for chronic infections (blood test)
- Testing for toxic burden (urine test), including mold, heavy metals, environmental chemicals
- Other useful tests:
- Neuropsych evaluation - online via CNS Vital Signs
- BrainScan - simple blood test that combines the Plasma Phosphorylated Tau 217 (p-Tau 217), Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP), and Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) to detect cognitive decline years before symptoms appear.
- Genomic testing