Episode 37 Preventing Cognitive Decline- a Chat with Dr Sarah Stephens

Dr Stephens is a world-class brain coach trained in the prevention and reversal of cognitive decline. With a PhD in mitochondrial disease from the University of Sydney and an MBBS from the Australian National University,

Dr. Stephens combines cutting-edge research with practical strategies to empower individuals to take control of their brain health and reclaim their future. Her hobbies include crochet, physical culture and track cycling.
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More information on working with Dr. Stephens can be found here: https://doctorsarahstephens.com.au/


Here are some things Dr Stevens referred to:

Lancet commission: dementia burden worldwide could be reduced by 45% if 14 modifiable risk factors were addressed.

84% of people in a pilot trial improved in cognitive function after 6 months of a personalised targeted protocol, despite a diagnosis of early Alzheimer's disease. Case series report published show that these improvements can be sustained for years.

Blood tests people could ask their GP for: fasting insulin (along with the usual Hba1c and fasting glucose; I aim for a fasting insulin of 5 or less, an HbA1c of 5.3% or less and a fasting glucose of 3.9 to 5mmol/L; these are pretty strict!), vitamin D (I aim for 125-200nmol/L), zinc (I aim for 14-17 micromol/L), homocysteine (I aim for 7 micromol/L or less).

Also, breaking news is that the blood test for early Alzheimer's disease that Dr. Bredesen has been supporting is now finally available in Australia. I have a handful of people who have requested it, so I look forward to getting to know how to use the results. It is a direct-to-consumer test that I have no financial affiliation with. The test I like is BrainScan by NeuroCode. (I distinguish this test from another one that has been available for a while, but is far less useful in my opinion). https://optilabs.com.au/products/brainscan-by-neurocode It comes with a significant price tag, but it is very accurate for the presence of brain changes, and saves a more expensive and invasive CT/PET scan.


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