Aug 30, 2019
Dr. Pastore and Lexie review diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, why the emerging scientific evidence is showing that Alzheimer’s disease may be Type 3 diabetes, and what you can do NOW to decrease the likelihood of developing these diseases.
Some important facts:
Prolonged elevated glucose (blood sugar) levels damage blood vessels in the brain, disrupt neurotransmitters, and cause brain cell inflammation and neuronal cell death.
Type 2 diabetes increases the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s later in life.
30% of the population carries the APO-E4 gene, those with 2 copies - increase the likelihood of those individuals developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s.
Online Order for Genetic Testing:
https://www.23andme.com/dna-health-ancestry/
Triglyceride and Glucose Index to determine Insulin Resistance:
https://www.mdapp.co/tyg-index-calculator-359/
BMI Calculator:
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/educational/lose_wt/BMI/bmicalc.htm
For fish/seafood mercury levels, click “Show Full Table” here:
https://www.ewg.org/research/ewgs-good-seafood-guide/executive-summary