Episode 52: Alzheimer’s Update–Expensive New Med vs Fasting & Keto (KetoFlex 12-3)

Ben Tanner, PA-C
07/19/2023

Comparing the risks and benefits of lecanemab (new Alzheimer’s medication) with Dr. Dale Bredesen’s program for Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment (KetoFlex 12-3).

Topics Addressed:

Intro (0:00)
Recap of previous episode on KetoFlex 12-3 (02:49)
Lecanemab risks / benefits / etc. (4:33)
My thoughts on lecanemab (8:59)
Alzheimer’s genetics (12:40)
Quick summary of KetoFlex 12-3 (13:23)
Next steps (14:25)

Resources Mentioned:

YouTube version of this episode
Previous episode on Alzheimer’s prevention:
The End of Alzheimer’s (Dr. Bredesen’s original book)
The End of Alzheimer’s Program (his follow-up, with more practical steps)
The First Survivors of Alzheimer’s (stories about patients who’ve made significant improvement)
Episode 3 [9 Key Benefits of Intermittent Fasting]
Episode 4 [How to Start Fasting as a Total Beginner]
Episode 12 [7 Exciting Health Benefits of Extended Fasting]
Episode 49 [13 Surprising Benefits of Ketones]
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Ben Tanner, PA-C

Ben has been practicing as a physician assistant (PA, or PA-C, similar to a doctor) in emergency medicine, urgent care, and family practice since 2014. Since 2016, he has developed an avid interest in various forms of fasting, using it to improve his own health while helping friends, family, and patients do the same.