Revolutionary New Tests for Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Dale Bredesen: Rational Wellness Podcast 403

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Dr. Dale Bredesen discusses Revolutionary New tests for Alzheimer’s Disease with Dr. Ben Weitz.

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Podcast Highlights

In this episode of the Rational Wellness Podcast, Dr. Ben Weitz interviews Dr. Dale Bredesen, an internationally recognized neurologist specializing in neurodegenerative diseases. Dr. Bredesen discusses his innovative approach to Alzheimer’s disease through precision and functional medicine, which has shown promising results in reversing and preventing Alzheimer’s in a majority of cases. He critiques the conventional focus on amyloid plaque removal and highlights the importance of addressing underlying metabolic, immunological, and physiological factors. The discussion also covers new blood tests for early detection, the role of diet and lifestyle, and promising new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases. The episode emphasizes the need for early testing and intervention to prevent the progression of cognitive decline.

 

 

00:29 Interview with Dr. Dale Bredesen on Alzheimer’s Research

03:01 Precision Medicine Approach to Alzheimer’s

03:33 Challenges and Controversies in Alzheimer’s Research

04:38 Historical Context and Compassionate Use

06:26 Early Testing and Diagnosis

06:56 Diet and Lifestyle Interventions

07:24 Understanding Neurodegenerative Mechanisms

11:48 Detoxification and Environmental Toxins

18:49 Innovative Approaches and Wearable Technology

29:05 Stages of Cognitive Decline and Early Intervention

30:46 Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)

31:06 Neurological Diseases and Their Unique Challenges

31:35 Parkinson’s Disease: Causes and Treatments

32:38 Evolution and Neural Networks

33:29 ALS: The Power Amplification Network

35:01 The Importance of Early Detection

37:44 Precision Medicine and Personalized Care

40:31 New Advances in Neurodegenerative Disease Treatments

42:05 The Role of Mitochondria in Disease

42:58 The Promise of Early Detection Tests

43:56 The Future of Brain Health

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Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD is a neurologist and an internationally recognized expert in the mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s Disease and the Chief Science Officer at Apollo Health. He is the author of the best selling books, The End of Alzheimer’s,  The End of Alzheimer’s Program, and The First Survivors of Alzheimer’s, and his newest book, The Ageless Brain.  Dr. Dale Bredesen’s career has been guided by a simple idea: that Alzheimer’s as we know it is not just preventable, but reversible. Thanks to a dedicated pursuit of finding the science that makes this a reality, this idea has placed Dr. Bredesen at the vanguard of neurological research and led to the discoveries that today underlie the ReCODE Report.  Dr. Bredesen offers training for doctors and practitioners in his ReCODE system at his website at ApolloHealthco.com.

Dr. Ben Weitz is available for Functional Nutrition consultations specializing in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS/SIBO and Reflux and also Cardiometabolic Risk Factors like elevated lipids, high blood sugar, and high blood pressure.  Dr. Weitz has also successfully helped many patients with managing their weight and improving their athletic performance, as well as sports chiropractic work by calling his Santa Monica office 310-395-3111.