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by Quantifier
Sat Jan 13, 2024 11:20 am
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Dha and lpc dha associated with worse AD progression??
Replies: 9
Views: 15697

Re: Dha and lpc dha associated with worse AD progression??

I have been looking at ways to increase lpc dha which I thought would be neuroprotective but I came across this study that had a bad correlation between dha and AD progression only in people with apoe4. What should I make of this? https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8112902/#fcab085-B54 Th...
by Quantifier
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:33 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Brain Care Score
Replies: 0
Views: 2809

Brain Care Score

A team of researchers created a score that integrates behaviors and measurements that reflect how well one is taking care of one's brain to prevent dementia and stroke. The score (well, a somewhat modified version of it) was validated using data from UK Biobank. See The predictive validity of a Brai...
by Quantifier
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:08 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: How often to test?
Replies: 5
Views: 8113

Re: How often to test?

If there is a specific parameter you are trying to change and are implementing a specific lifestyle change towards that goal, it is generally thought that you should be able to see a change after 3 months of being reasonably consistent about it.
by Quantifier
Mon Nov 13, 2023 5:34 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: fasting glucose and a1c
Replies: 60
Views: 110576

Re: fasting glucose and a1c

Regarding fiber, maybe try foods that have relatively high fiber to net carbohydrates? From looking at common nuts, pecans look promising. Among other foods, I would try avocado and edamame.
by Quantifier
Mon Nov 13, 2023 3:39 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: fasting glucose and a1c
Replies: 60
Views: 110576

Re: fasting glucose and a1c

The cashews were a ridiculous spike. The walnuts barely registered at all. This makes sense, cashews are high in carbohydrates, walnuts are low, and much higher in (good) fats. Other nuts to try: almonds and peanuts (if no allergies) as they are relatively high in protein. Almonds are also high in ...
by Quantifier
Sun Nov 12, 2023 11:25 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Aluminum as a causal factor of Alzheimer's - Introduction of myself to the community
Replies: 242
Views: 104761

Re: Aluminum as a causal factor of Alzheimer's - Introduction of myself to the community

Good News ! My husband and I reduced our body burden of aluminum by 40% in the past 2 years by drinking silica rich mineral water. We are now below the Healthy Adult category. My husband is 77 years old and I am 69. See table below. These results are incredible as they prove that drinking 4 cups of...
by Quantifier
Sun Sep 10, 2023 6:32 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Longitudinal study: Vitamin D supplementation associated with 40% lower dementia incidence
Replies: 7
Views: 4930

Re: Longitudinal study: Vitamin D supplementation associated with 40% lower dementia incidence

Do be careful with higher than recommended vitamin D serum levels. At some point (which may vary individually) they may cause heart palpitations (this happened to a friend of mine).
by Quantifier
Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:37 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Thomas Dayspring talk: ApoE in the Periphery and in the Brain
Replies: 10
Views: 6172

Re: Thomas Dayspring talk: ApoE in the Periphery and in the Brain

Tincup wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 7:11 pm
From my limited understanding, HDL quantity seems to have a "J" shaped benefit distribution.
I found a short video by Gil Carvalho about J shaped curves.
by Quantifier
Wed Aug 09, 2023 8:27 am
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Thomas Dayspring talk: ApoE in the Periphery and in the Brain
Replies: 10
Views: 6172

Re: Thomas Dayspring talk: ApoE in the Periphery and in the Brain

From my limited understanding, HDL quantity seems to have a "J" shaped benefit distribution. Beware of the J shape. Often J-shaped curves for health outcomes are seen when measurements are taken at one point in time, and the apparent 'optimal' level turns out to be very different from the...
by Quantifier
Tue Aug 01, 2023 5:44 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Chronically low HRV
Replies: 5
Views: 1298

Re: Chronically low HRV

I have been able to raise my HRV by doing breathing exercises at bedtime. 10 rounds of inhaling for a count of 4, holding my breath for a count of 7, exhaling for a count of 8. But it only works for nights when I get to spend at least 5-6 hours in bed. I don't think these exercises can overcome the ...