Why I’m Not Afraid of Alzheimer’s Anymore
From Nick Norwitz MD PhD - Metabolic Health & Longevity · 15:30
Show by Nick Norwitz MD PhD
For references and a written breakdown, see the associated Stay Curious Metabolism Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/new-hope-for-alzheimers-can-apoe2?r=40ekz2 Lithium for Brain Health: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/lithium-and-alzheimers-the-harvard?r=40ekz2 Ketone Cleans the Brain, Video: https://youtu.be/oRaNzfHF_do Chapter*Call our service line at 815-STAY-CUR (815-782-9287) *Learn more about the data, here: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/life-or-death-in-the-fine-print-the?r=40ekz2 I carry two copies of APOE4 — the gene variant that increases Alzheimer’s risk 10–15-fold. For years, that terrified me. But emerging research provides hope. The study we will review suggests that adding APOE2 might quiet brain inflammation, reduce plaques, and help save neurons. In today’s video, I break down the research in simple terms and what this could mean for the future of Alzheimer’s therapy. Then I’ll share the evidence-based strategies that I personally use to protect my brain while we wait for next-generation gene therapies: lithium orotate, ketosis, omega-3s, and more.Chapters0:00 – Why I’m Determined to Prevent Alzheimer’s1:28 – An Incredible Picture of Neuroinflammation 2:06 – APOE2, APOE3, APOE4: What These Genes Really Mean3:54 – The Big Question: Is There an Antidote to APOE4?5:36 – APOE2 Therapy: Reduced Plaques and Silenced Neuroinflammation7:19 – Chapter: The Right Insurance Saves Money and Life-Years8:33 – My 3 Neuroprotection Essentials: Lithium, Ketosis and Omega-3s#alzheimersdisease #apoe4 #brainhealth #longevity #dementia #neuroscience #educational #staycurious #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #Neuroinflammation #CognitiveHealth #DementiaPrevention #APOE2 #Genetics #Longevity #Neuroscience #Metabolism #Ketosis #LithiumOrotate #Omega3 #HealthyBrainAging #StayCurious #Neuroprotection #Microglia #Amyloid #BrainOptimization*Chapter: Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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