Wanted to share this recording of the talk Dr. Kellyanne Niotis recently gave to a group of lipidologists on preventive neurology and targeting APOE4. Would be interested to hear anyone's thoughts. https://www.lipid.org/media/journalclub/selaspeaks04/ Fantastic talk, thanks for sharing, anonna. I w...

I am no expert in this area but have heard about plant sterols before. From what I understand, Sisterol levels are from plant sterols. Examples include avocados, nuts and seeds. There are two main genes to review: ABCG5 and ABCG8. Did your doctor mention changing your diet at all before trying a dr...

I recently started looking into krill oil and discovered that most formulations contain sorbitol. Sorbitol might not be as safe as once thought. Anyone have a recommendation of krill oil without sorbitol? Thanks, Brian As far as I can tell, Kirkland Signature Krill Oil does not contain sorbitol.

My problem with weight is the opposite. I am 5'6" and have weighed around 123 pounds since college (I'm 59). I lost 5 pounds during a bout of food poisoning while traveling in February, dropping me down to 118. I didn't really think it was a big deal, assuming the weight would return to my set...

Hi Jan18, Valter Longo talks about this phenomenon. Are you fasting in the mornings? He recommends that you eat breakfast and fast in the evenings instead. Or, skip lunch. The good thing is that your lab result will return to normal when you begin eating breakfast, according to Longo. Hi Plumster, ...

I just had labs done with Mark Hyman's Function Health program. I've gotten some of the results back at Quest, but I'm still awaiting the official report, which will take a few more weeks. I was shocked to find my insulin at 15 when I regularly fast a minimum of 16 hours and some days up to 22. I a...

You want to consider the science, your entire genetic profile, your preferences, and any effects on your laboratory results when choosing a diet. Your other genetic issuess and your experience with a particular diet are important considerations. If a diet makes you sick or shoots your cholesterol i...

On one hand I read to follow the Mediterranean diet. But then the Bredesen protocol says to stay away from the staples of the Mediterranean diet like beans and grains. I am so frustrated at this point. Also, is there a test to determine which foods are causing inflammation? Thank you all so much fo...

I am having the hardest time of getting the standard 1200 mg of calcium recommended for those of us over 60 years old on 1300 calories (for weight loss) without supplements (cardiologist advises against supplements) and without dairy!!!! And I am in osteoporosis now, so I'm really in need of a solu...

I have read the posts that include DHEA here, but am still unsure how to handle my DHEA levels. It is currently 213. My functional ob/gyn doctor says it's too high. She wants it in the 100s. I read that low DHEA has been found with AD patients, and I know that Bredesen's book has DHEA even higher th...