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by WhatNext
Sat Jul 16, 2016 6:57 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: So much contradictory advice regarding diet!
Replies: 20
Views: 9548

Re: So much contradictory advice regarding diet!

I agree with you! and what little I've learned supports everything you've written about the importance of epigenetics. The discrepancy in the global occurrence of e4 vs. AD shows that. When looking at the numbers I picked Japan and Singapore as examples because I'd think reporting would be reliable ...
by WhatNext
Fri Jul 15, 2016 3:04 pm
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: So much contradictory advice regarding diet!
Replies: 20
Views: 9548

Re: So much contradictory advice regarding diet!

I did read Stavia's introduction-- she recommended the Mediterranean diet. If you look at the worldwide prevalence of the a4 allele, it's actually a bit lower in Italy and Greece than in most of Asia. Of course there must be multiple factors that cause more AD in one population than another, but rel...
by WhatNext
Fri Jul 15, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: Prevention and Treatment
Topic: So much contradictory advice regarding diet!
Replies: 20
Views: 9548

So much contradictory advice regarding diet!

Like everyone else here I'm new to this forum, although I've known I'm APOE3/4 since February. I've been doing some research of course, and what I find most frustrating is the contradictory advice. The MIND diet has been shown in tests to reduce the symptoms of AD in those who have it AND to improve...
by WhatNext
Fri Jul 15, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: Our Stories
Topic: Recently learned I am heterozygous for APOE-e4 - Now what?
Replies: 61
Views: 26610

Re: Recently learned I am heterozygous for APOE-e4 - Now what?

I recommend starting with some basic foundation biomarkers: Hba1c Fasting glucose Fasting insulin B12 Homocysteine Vitamin D Lipid profile Apolipoprotein B if your insurance wont pay for an NMR (advanced lipid panel, seriously not necessary at the beginner stage) Liver functions TSH High sensitivit...