Doctor explains how Alzheimer's Reversal is Real-with Dr.Bredesen | The Empowering Neurologist EP130

Most everyone knows of a cancer survivor. But, by and large, when a person receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, it is often assumed that this is an indication of an almost certain outcome.

Alzheimer's disease is not caused by a specific flaw. While energy deficiency, inflammation, infectious agents, beta amyloid, acetylcholine deficiency, trauma, toxins, metabolic issues, and genetics are all worthy of consideration, it is clearly myopic to consider that targeting one of these popular ideas is going to solve the problem. It doesn’t.

Our guest today has taken a different approach. Rather than trying to find a unique drug or technique that can help the Alzheimer's population at large, this novel approach focuses on identifying how variations in multiple parameters can be targeted with the overall goal of improving brain functionality that is compromised in the developing Alzheimer's situation. This approach, a personalized medicine approach, directly challenges the notion of a one-size-fits-all mentality as it relates to treating medical problems. And to be sure, Dr. Bredesen is demonstrating incredible success not just in stabilizing Alzheimer's patients but actually in bringing about their improvement. This is revolutionary, and I urge you to pay close attention to his message today.

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Dr. Bredesen received his undergraduate degree from Caltech and his medical degree from Duke. He served as Resident and Chief Resident in Neurology at UCSF, then was postdoctoral fellow in the laboratory of Nobel laureate Prof. Stanley Prusiner. He was a faculty member at UCLA from 1989-1994, then was recruited by the Burnham Institute to direct the Program on Aging. In 1998 he became the Founding President and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, and Adjunct Professor at UCSF; then in 2013 he returned to UCLA as the Director of the Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research.

The Bredesen Laboratory studies basic mechanisms underlying the neurodegenerative process, and the translation of this knowledge into effective therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative conditions, leading to the publication of over 220 research papers. He established the ADDN (Alzheimer’s Drug Development Network) with Dr. Varghese John in 2008, leading to the identification of new classes of therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease. He and his group developed a new approach to the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, and this approach led to the discovery of subtypes of Alzheimer’s disease, followed by the first description of reversal of symptoms in patients with MCI and Alzheimer’s disease, with the ReCODE (reversal of cognitive decline) protocol, published in 2014, 2016, and 2018. Dr. Bredesen is the author of the New York Times bestseller, The End of Alzheimer’s, and the newly released, The End of Alzheimer’s Program. His newest book, The First Survivors of Alzheimer’s, chronicles how this program has virtually rewritten the lives of so many, and reveals, from the patient’s perspective, what this has meant. Here’s a link to his latest research paper showing improvement in an astounding 80% of Alzheimer’s patients:

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[gretchensaaduddin]

I worked at UCLA for 34 years and I was used to high quality researchers and docs like you are. I actually did some of these techniques on my Dad years ago and they were amazingly helpful. However he had a fall and ended up in an unscrupulous LTAC that held him as a medical captive and fed him high carbs (cheap food with zero nutrition), dehydrated him and refused to let us give him his supplements or low carb diet. Our excellent treatment of Dad got him to an active 96 years old. My Mom had to endure the same medical assault. I worked for the Chief of Staff at UCLA and was given part one of the Urology Boards as a trial. I passed with flying colors. So where exactly are these modern docs educated....off shore? The are horrifically ignorant and intellectually lazy. They are just eugenecists, not doctors..and are peddling death. I want your type of medicine back...treating the cause, not drug pushing. You give me hope that we can clean up our toxic soup and heal ourselves as well. Congratulations on being a shining example of what medicine is supposed to be!

[lizzyflip]

My dad was diagnosed at 60 with Alzheimer’s his mom was 40… I do not allow any of the Alzheimer’s meds recommended by neurologist and feed him a healthy diet along with edible at night before bed and he is 78 healthy strong and STABLE!

[aluna_m]

At the age of 41 I was diagnosed with ms related dementia; im 43 now. Utterly shocking, but because of my lesions on the brain. I have spent the last two years taking vitamins, changing my diet, exercising etc and even now I am looking at taking some peptides to boost my brain power. One thing I have noticed after two years, I’m walking further and farther; I still need to sit down and rest, but it’s so amazing to find the power to walk; without my walking stick. I was on ms meds last September and October. In February there were no new lesions and I’m hoping this months MRI will show the same. Videos like this give me motivation to pay for something outside what my neurologist will provide. They never tell you to take certain vitamins to boost your brain power or to boost your energy levels. My fatigue it’s still an issue but I’m improving; I’m getting better. But as with ms, I still have my odd day when I feel like 🤬, but I’m a fighter not a quitter. Thank you 🙏🏼

[HistoryRepeats]

I’m 70, no existing medical conditions, no drugs, even over the counter, exercise regularly and working to keep it that way with the help of videos and information like this. Thank you, great info, just wish there weren’t so many ads.

[drshrutisood]

In India, few years ago when we followed our traditional family value systems,
Dementia as a disease was seen in elderly people especially after they lost their partners, an emotional distress that they couldn’t deal with..
My mum recently succumbed to dementia after being alone in the house for over 10 years because we children were away pursuing our careers.
Ever since we are back and her emotional support has improved, she’s showing recovery.
Unfortunately the underlying cause of her dementia turned out to be medically proven Alzheimer’s.
She wasn’t exposed to any toxin as we live in a village with everything sourced locally.
I truly feel the emotional aspect of human behaviour too has a lot to do with this disease.

[randydiver]

My Mom may she rest in peace. She was a diabetic, with dementia and Alzheimer’s. When we restricted her sugar and the carbs her memory would come back and her diabetes was reduced. However she would hunt out any sugar she could find and then revert to memory loss again. Eventually she died from a blood infection post heart surgery. I think avoiding sugar has many health benefits including reducing memory loss.

[kellyvargas]

Years ago I saw a film about a group of nuns who were very aged but used to keep active and used their hands and fingers a lot playing cards together, using their rosaries and usual daily activities. They donated their brains to science when they died and several of the brains showed signs of alzheimer's yet they did not have any symptoms when alive. I found this most interesting as I am a reflexology practitioner and have also worked in a care/hospital environment, also my dad has Parkinsons disease. It got me thinking that it is really important to keep using your hands and fingers and this is something that elderly people stop doing as their movements slow and joints become stiffer. In reflexology your brain reflexes are the very tips of your fingers and toes and I think it is worth pressing down hard on a table or pen or using a rosary or beads every day to help stimulate the brain.

[hornet]

This a what is real doctor is all about. My traditional doctor prescribes drugs to mitigate symptoms of illness, but it did not cure my health problem. Example: I have high cholesterol, my doctor prescribes statin drugs. Instead, I changed to a natural whole foods low carb diet and cardiovascular daily exercise and it worked all without the need for prescription drugs. I also reversed Type 2 diabetes at the same time.

[pohkhui]

My mum got Alzheimer 6 years ago. However, she accidentally recovered from Alzheimer after 2 years. We had no clue how she got recovered. She woke up one day, and showed everything ok.

[raymondlin]

I was told i had early alzheimer years ago.
I cut out beer, wine, chip, candy, soda, all junk food. I eat more "normal" food. Veg, fruit, rice, fish, chicken, do a lot of yardwork, sunshine, housework, walk my pooch, read, puzzle, music, very little tv, junk food, no alcohol. My memory, skin, hair, teeth, gum, weight, mood, has improved

[FiberFairy]

Every time I listen to Dr. Bredesen speak I am celebrating so much of what he says especially when it comes to the new detective of medicine talk!

EDIT: It would be amazing for this talk to be updated with how the science in 2023 is focusing on INSULIN SENSITIVITY in Alz, Parkinson's, MS and other neuro motor dysfunctions.

Alzheimer’s is a lifelong degradation and there’s no way anybody’s gonna create a clinical model of exactly every single decision a person made when it came to diet and lifestyle for their entire life!

What this world needs is a massive shift back to the simpler times when we were in good community with people we cared about we laughed every day we exercised every day we ate whole food not processed crap, and we embraced aging in a way that celebrates the wisdom we gain and understands when we need to move slower and things change and skin sags and we celebrate the beauty of it all! That will be a healthy society and people will go back to enjoying life and loving each other in this incredible experience we call “being human”.

[marileneduarte]

I am from São Paulo, Brasil!!! 68 years
and I have Alzheimer...THANKS FOR THE PRIVILEGE TO BE ABLE TO LISTEN TO SUCH A WONDERFUL DOCTORS
GOD BLESS BOTH OF YOU

[holland]

It can be done. I got my mum cured from dementia and alzheimers. I slowly got her off all the dozeens of pills these doctors fed her and after a bit her mind was cleared. She went into a seniors home to live and they refused to make sure she drank water. If I gave her water her memory cleared. They said she only wants coffee. I was fighting a losing battle. These senior's homes take on people who know nothing, don't speak or understand a lot of english and our seniors are left to look after themselves for big money and no proper care. During Covid the workers kept bringing Covid into the home because they all live together and pass it to each other. I get frustrated with people who call themselves nurses, doctors and care workers. Money is the name of the game with doctors and the caregivers are all in for a paycheck. My mother is 91 and a very healthy woman who lacks water and decent meals

[GoodStuffForeverMore]

I love the discussion here! I have a sister who has been dealing with what they are now calling Alzheimer's for the last 10 years. She has progressed to a stage where she is in a memory facility. I have researched and understand so much of what you are talking about. The problem is, most of the people who run the "so-called medical system" in this country, don't have a clue. This includes one of the hospitals she had a stay in that categorized their neurologists as "World Class". This is so disturbing and laughable to me when these people don't even have a basic understanding of the multitude of things that can cause this condition. They Look at you with blank stares when you mention words like Neuroplasticity, nutrition, vitamin D, cure, and recovery😳 As you say, it is different in every person. It's not a one size fits all "disease". I, personally, would like to see us get away from the overuse of the word "disease". It connotes something you are afflicted with you never heal from. The current thinking is the best you can do is remission. I feel that is totally false information. I would much rather see a word such as "condition" used as an umbrella term. It is a more hopeful one which suggest healing/recovery is possible.

[kerivastine]

I had a pt who was "dying". We took her off ALL her meds and had to discharge her off hospice. Our medications are killing people 😊

[lovetolearn]

I wish Dr Bresnan would research the emotional triggers of Alzheimers. My friends came on at age 50 almost immediately after loosing her son. She quickly could not remember things or add numbers whereas she had been a high functioning manager included working with numbers and coordinating ordering of supplies

She is now in the last stages of the disease. No one on either side of her family ever had Alzheimers. It's like her brain just willed itself to try and forget everything. She spent the first 3 or 4 years crying daily for her son until she started to forget that he died on most days. One would think there is absolutely nothing positive about dementia but at least it finally gave her some relief from such profound sorrow. For several years, we could watch some old TV show she remembered and she could laugh. It was nice to see her laugh again, even though her Alzheimers was pretty bad by then. Her mind is mostly gone now. I think just waiting for the day she sees her sweet boy again.

[shooksa]

This is revolutionary research and medicine!! Thank you !
Why is the mainstream media not reporting on this incredible work that could save millions from misery? Why is is restricted to you tube and Podcats? Dr Bredesen should be interviewed on CNN and the BBC and other global broadcasters. It’s wilful blindness and negligence by the medical establishment to ignore these findings.
It would be so helpful if you could link to for centres for cognoscopy and an outline of the protocol. Thank you 🙏

[lmowner]

It would be so helpful if you put a link in all of your podcasts that list the lab tests needed (outside of the standard panel), link to cognoscopy, preventative steps to take, any suggested supplements. It’s tedious to try to find this basic info again in the podcasts. Thank you

[toquasin]

Thanks for this. My mother has had Alsheimers for 22 years. It's no life. Your talk helps me greatly.

[michaelt]

Thanks, I'm a senior citizen who is trying to increase my likelihood of survival. And I'm trying to zero in a bit more about Alzheimer's. Look forward to more articles like this one.