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by DebS
Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:42 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: introducing myself and question
Replies: 2
Views: 1580

Re: introducing myself and question

Hello everyone! I have been reading the forums here, with great interest, for the past couple of months and I think it's time to join and introduce myself. I learned that I have one copy of the apoe4 gene after taking 23andMe in 2013. I felt fairly panicked about it but I've decided recently to edu...
by DebS
Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:26 pm
Forum: The Social Hour
Topic: Smoothies? All in one shakes?
Replies: 19
Views: 17999

Re: Smoothies? All in one shakes?

Excellent thread..!!! Hello and welcome asha31! I am glad to see that you found this thread helpful. If you haven't yet found the "What Can I Eat?" section of the wiki, you may like the recipe ideas you will find there. Our primer , written by Dr. Stavia, has a wealth of general informati...
by DebS
Wed Aug 21, 2019 9:13 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: shellfish and related...
Replies: 11
Views: 4682

Re: shellfish and related...

I know this thread has been around for several months now, but I recently discovered something that I thought I should share. Certain marine species, especially those on top of the food chain may contain the neurotoxin BMAA (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beta-Methylamino-L-alanine). Also, there has...
by DebS
Wed Aug 21, 2019 8:58 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Not enough DNA in my 23andme saliva sample
Replies: 6
Views: 3348

Re: Not enough DNA in my 23andme saliva sample

Hello! I hope I'm not duplicating a topic. I am very happy to have found this site with all its wonderful information and fellowship! I have been diagnosed with dementia by my primary care physician...this is based on a test where 30 is normal and I scored 18. I have Dr. Bredesen's book and want to...
by DebS
Wed Aug 14, 2019 9:28 am
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Raising insulin in brain improves cognitive scores
Replies: 7
Views: 3160

Re: Raising insulin in brain improves cognitive scores

It's great this research exists-- I'd love to see large scale randomized controlled trials on how specific lifestyle/nutrition interventions alter insulin resistance for MCI. :) Welcome emmabarton! One source for research is Google Scholar . You can enter your search request in everyday language an...
by DebS
Wed Aug 14, 2019 6:47 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Welcome!!!
Replies: 333
Views: 303327

Re: Welcome!!!

Hi. I found this group from Dr. Bredesen's book. Originally I was reading/exploring for myself as a preventative measure largely due to the last number of years of my mom's life. However, more priority of the moment is my husband. His mom and grandmother had/has Alzheimer's but he has been diagnose...
by DebS
Wed Aug 07, 2019 7:02 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Welcome!!!
Replies: 333
Views: 303327

Re: Welcome!!!

Julie, I have heard about you through Dr. Bredesen's work and am very hopeful to be one of the successful survivors of ApoE 4. Both my mom and grandma suffered from Alzheimer's and I hope to break that cycle. I am so passionate about what is possible. Thank you so much for this group. Hi heidilien!...
by DebS
Wed Jul 31, 2019 5:00 pm
Forum: Announcements and Events
Topic: Alzheimer’s Prevention Research Study
Replies: 17
Views: 10820

Re: Alzheimer’s Prevention Research Study

I was informed last week that the Generation 1 and 2 studies have been closed due to negative findings with the medication. The whole study has been closed- even for those in process of getting results for some tests done. Dora Hi Dora, Thanks for posting the update to let everyone know of this new...
by DebS
Wed Jul 24, 2019 5:58 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Best diet for women 4/4’s?
Replies: 11
Views: 5233

Re: Best diet for women 4/4’s?

Hi I’m a 63 yr old woman who is 4/4 Keep hearing about different diets. I eat no red meat, like chicken and fish Eat very little sugar, rarely eat fried foods, light red wine. Lots of fresh organic fruits and veggies Having heavy metal test done next month then will redo my blood tests to get curre...
by DebS
Wed Jul 24, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: How to find a Bredesen protocol-trained doctor
Replies: 81
Views: 63042

Re: How to find a Bredesen protocol-trained doctor

Does anyone know any Bredesen protocol-trained doctor in Spain? I would greatly appreciate the information. It would be a pleasure to receive the treatment and share the results with everyone. Many thanks. Welcome Balvarez! I would also suggest that you check out our " Searching for a Practiti...