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“The direction of the relationship is fairly consistent, but the estimated magnitude varies widely, and findings for Alzheimer's disease specifically are not uniform. These studies extend the evidence across years rather than weeks, yet they remain observational.”

“Dr. Verdin's laboratory focuses on the role of epigenetic regulators in the aging process, the role of metabolism and diet in aging and on the chronic diseases of aging, including Alzheimer’s, proteins that play a central role in linking caloric restriction to increased healthspan, and more recently a topic near and dear to many of you, ketogenesis.”

“Nutrition plays critical roles in maintaining cognitive health. Evidence indicates that adherence to dietary patterns that include fruits, vegetables, nuts, and olive oil reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.”

“Magnetite is a tiny iron oxide particle that enters the brain through the nose and can spread to multiple brain regions including the hippocampus, the part of the brain involved in learning and memory.”

“A recent study suggests that dietary patterns that promote ketosis improve brain metabolism and function. Ketosis is a metabolic state that results in the body’s production and use of ketones (byproducts of fatty acid metabolism).”