S2E25: Chris Irvin - How to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Dementia and Treat Symptoms Using a Low-Carb Diet and Ketones

Chris Irvin, well-known author, nutrition science researcher, Head of Education at Perfect Keto, and The Ketologist, has a strong passion and focus for understanding the ketogenic diet.   He holds a Master’s degree in exercise and nutrition science and spent his time in graduate school studying the keto diet for therapeutic applications and performance.   In this special topic episode, Chris dives into all things Alzheimer’s and Dementia related, including what’s causing these neurodegenerative diseases, whether or not Alzheimer’s is genetic, can a keto diet cure Alzheimer’s, and more.   He also shares helpful tips for what you can do to prevent developing Alzheimer’s if you’re at high risk for it, how ketones can help, and the role that diet and nutrition play with brain metabolism.   Here’s a peek at the topics Chris Irivn discusses in this episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Keto Answers podcast 00:34 An introduction to how this episode differs from a typical one 01:42 The topics covered in this episode 03:40 What is a neurodegenerative disease? 05:54 Why don’t we have good treatment options for people suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia? 10:27 Why do some people get Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Plus, why Alzheimer’s has been labeled as Type 3 Diabetes 15:21 Is Alzheimer’s genetic? 16:39 What can we actually do to prevent Alzheimer’s and alleviate symptoms? 17:28 What happens when you feed the brain ketones 21:14 How ketones can help people who suffer from Alzheimer’s symptoms 22:20 How the benefits of ketones extend past just giving the brain energy 26:19 Can going on a keto diet reverse Alzheimer’s? 27:57 Exogenous ketones versus endogenous ketones for Alzheimer’s treatment and symptom relief 29:38 How diet and nutrition can play a role in the treatment of Alzheimer’s   Resources mentioned in this episode: Chris Irvin’s Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Dr. Dale Bredesen - How to Prevent and Reverse Alzheimer’s Disease Max Lugavere on the Joe Rogan Experience podcast  Stephen Cunnane, PhD: The Potential for Brain Energy Rescue in Mild Cognitive Impairment The ketogenic diet as a potential treatment and prevention strategy for Alzheimer's disease Dietdoctor.com