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“And one potential strategy for mitigating our risk for Alzheimer's disease as we age is a "cognoscopy" – a battery of assessments that measures some of the key biomarkers associated with the disease and can inform the trajectory of treatment.”

“Several biomarkers can be measured that estimate biological age as it compares to chronological age. These include IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1), insulin, glucose, C-reactive protein (a measure of systemic inflammation), triglycerides, and blood pressure.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick covers lithium microdosing, reducing homocysteine, aluminum's link to cancer, and beta-alanine and alpha-lipoic acid supplements.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses xylitol safety, strategies to reduce hemoglobin A1C, klotho and dementia risk, and the timing of hormone replacement therapy.

“Intravenous endotoxin temporarily worsened mood in healthy volunteers, showing one pathway through which a substantial immune challenge can influence the brain. Post-meal sleepiness and ordinary brain fog are more complex and can also involve meal size, circadian timing, glucose and insulin dynamics, sleep loss, and other factors.”

“Around meals, intensity and timing may matter. A small randomized crossover study in nine people with insulin resistance found that six one-minute intense walking intervals before each main meal improved 24-hour glucose control more than one continuous 30-minute bout.”

“In a small randomized trial, ashwagandha combined with resistance training improved strength and muscle size more than placebo. Dr. Norton wants more independent, long-duration trials before placing either supplement beside creatine.”

Dr. Rhonda Patrick answers audience questions on various health, nutrition, and science topics in this Q&A session.

“Refined sugar, however, is a highly processed product derived from sugar cane or sugar beets. Typically found as sucrose – the combination of glucose and fructose – the body metabolizes refined sugar rapidly, causing insulin and blood sugar levels to skyrocket.”

“In this clip, Dr. Dale Bredesen talks about strategies for identifying the factors that contribute to one's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and describes strategies for mitigating that risk.”