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

<p><span style="font-weight: 300;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 300;">Here’s a peek at the topics Chris Irivn discusses in this episode:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">00:00 Introduction to the Keto Answers podcast</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">00:34 An introduction to how this episode differs from a typical one</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">01:42 The topics covered in this episode</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">03:40 What is a neurodegenerative disease?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">05:54 Why don’t we have good treatment options for people suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 300;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 300;">10:27 Why do some people get Alzheimer’s and Dementia? Plus, why Alzheimer’s has been labeled