Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health How to Help Prevent and Treat Alzheimer's Disease - Discussion Between Dr. Dale Bredesen & Dr. Mercola
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Jul 2, 2023 AI Snips
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Alzheimer's: A Network Insufficiency
- Tau and beta-amyloid proteins in Alzheimer's are not the cause, but mediators that amplify the problem.
- Alzheimer's is fundamentally a network insufficiency caused by various factors like inflammation, infections, and poor mitochondrial function.
Bredesen Protocol for Alzheimer's
- Follow Dr. Bredesen's protocol, which focuses on supporting energy and reducing inflammation.
- Key elements include a plant-rich, mildly ketogenic diet, exercise, sleep, stress management, brain training, detox, and targeted supplements.
Patient Zero Success Story
- Dr. Bredesen's first patient, treated in 2012, reversed her cognitive decline and remains healthy over a decade later.
- Addressing poor sleep was a key component of her treatment plan.