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by Plumster
Sun Oct 28, 2018 9:10 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Astaxanthin
Replies: 2
Views: 1712

Re: Astaxanthin

Yes! I was just researching it and found one to purchase and am intrigued about its benefits for eye health. Since lutein supplementation is not recommended, this may be the better supplement for other reasons as well, as you note.
by Plumster
Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:30 am
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Dr. Rhonda: Get some DHA in phospholipid form
Replies: 89
Views: 47434

Re: Dr. Rhonda: Get some DHA in phospholipid form

In the interview, she mentioned the International Fish Oil Standard (IFOS) http://consumer.nutrasource.ca/en/ifos/ and I noticed that Nordic Naturals aren't certified (yet). In her recent fb post, she states this: "Fish oil and algae supplements do not contain phospholipid DHA so they generate ...
by Plumster
Sat Oct 27, 2018 9:25 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: ReCODE in Italy
Replies: 4
Views: 2142

Re: ReCODE in Italy

Hi Smemo,

I can't help you with Recode specifically, but a good place to start might be to look for functional doctors in Italy. You can search here: https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/
by Plumster
Fri Oct 26, 2018 12:59 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: E4/E4 Alternate-Day Fasting n=1 Results: LDL, HDL, Triglycerides
Replies: 15
Views: 5947

Re: E4/E4 Alternate-Day Fasting n=1 Results: LDL, HDL, Triglycerides

Walker44 - everything that I've seen suggests you would be better off with a keto diet, rather than one heavy in carbs, at least in the context of preventing Alzheimer's. Mike, for someone young and healthy like Walker44 and Rainbow, low carb high fat may not be the right thing, as it appears to ra...
by Plumster
Tue Oct 23, 2018 6:42 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Low Oestradiol
Replies: 1
Views: 1239

Re: Low Oestradiol

Hi Elaine,

Did you see the tread in this forum called "Postmenopausal--Anyone NOT on bioidentical hormones"? There may be some tips for you there.
by Plumster
Mon Oct 22, 2018 7:28 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: How to test which AD subset my mom has?
Replies: 5
Views: 1908

Re: How to test which AD subset my mom has?

Hi,

I think there's really only one way to find out: through testing. Check insulin, cholesterol, hormones, and major vitamins and so on. Once you have more knowledge of her strengths and weaknesses, you'll know what to work on.
by Plumster
Fri Oct 19, 2018 6:35 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Children’s odds
Replies: 3
Views: 1607

Re: Children’s odds

Hi Judith,

Yes, your son would be 0/4.
by Plumster
Thu Oct 18, 2018 4:31 pm
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Optimum Pregnenolone Level?
Replies: 26
Views: 13333

Re: Optimum Pregnenolone Level?

In The End of Alzheimer's, Bredesen specifies optimal levels to be 50-100.
by Plumster
Wed Oct 17, 2018 3:04 pm
Forum: Science and Research
Topic: Low serum free T3 is associated with an increased risk of AD
Replies: 4
Views: 2000

Re: Low serum free T3 is associated with an increased risk of AD

Thank you, Julie, for posting this. We don't discuss thyroid much on this forum, but it's on my mind.
by Plumster
Mon Oct 15, 2018 11:47 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: Should thin people fast or not or how?
Replies: 13
Views: 4883

Re: Should thin people fast or not or how?

Very good question! I am also uncertain about this and can't afford to lose any pounds.