I'm in agreement about
looking into the Bredesen Protocol. However, I also suggest caution and not rushing into something too far or too fast, without first considering evidence, costs, and criticisms.
The Bredesen Protocol: 6 Strategieshttps://primehealthdenver.com/bredesen-protocolPricey Protocol Not Proven to Prevent or Reverse Alzheimer’s, Says UCSF Neurologisthttps://www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/05/417431/pricey-protocol-not-proven-prevent-or-reverse-alzheimers-says-ucsf-neurologistCan we trust The End of Alzheimer's?https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmc7377549Criticism of the Bredesen Protocol (This is a response to some criticisms.)
https://www.apollohealthco.com/criticism-of-the-bredesen-protocolWhen it comes to trying things that are affordable, reasonable, and/or have a low chance of harm, I think it makes sense to try as many as possible. Based on the first link above, it seems some of the Bresden Protocol strategies are Diet, Exercise, Sleep Hygiene, Stress Reduction, Brain Stimulation, and Oral Hygiene. Many of these are suggestions seen again and again, across a variety of diseases. Thus, I don't see these as revelatory for most people. But, if not following them, then it's a great place to start.
The diet piece can be somewhat contentious.
Currently, the ketogenic and carnivore diets are very popular and there's a belief that "good" fats are healthy and can be consumed with abandon. One of the narratives is that saturated fat has been maligned and that it's the healthiest fat and we should consume large amounts of it. Some people buy the fattiest ribeye steaks they can find, pan fry them in butter, then put more butter on them when eating. Though I'm not sure if it's still en vogue, but putting butter in coffee was a fad a few years ago.
Some of the self-proclaimed "experts" are YouTubers, podcasters, and authors who sell books, supplements, and merchandise. One is an MD with self-reported low testosterone. Another is an MD with high (>500) LDL cholesterol that he believes is irrelevant in light of high HDL and low triglycerides. Neither MD sees patients and there are other MDs who have similarly hung up their stethoscope to become social media "influencers" making YouTube videos, hosting podcasts, and selling products.
This is a much larger topic that can't be properly addressed in a forum post, but my point and my advice is to try not to get stuck in an ANY echo chamber. Don't just trust what people claim without digging into the details yourself. This is not always easy to do, since it's common for many different people/articles to cite the same few original sources that are based on questionable information/interpretation. For example, if you see the headline that "_____ is bad for you," it doesn't mean it's more credible simply because you've seen it 75 times on different online platforms. Those 75 different articles might be citing the same original, questionable source.
I've fallen for many of these things, too. This is why I'm bothering to take my time and limited energy to write about
it. Ultimately, do what you think is best. Just try to keep the following quote in mind:
"The first principle is not to fool yourself – and you are the easiest person to fool."
--Richard Feynman
I wish only the best for you and your brother.
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