Brain Cell "Gatekeeper" Could STOP Alzheimer's
By
Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
Posted July 10, 2024
If you’re worried about Alzheimer’s—whether for yourself or a loved one—I’ve got some exciting news.
Researchers at Penn State just made a discovery that could change everything we know about treating this devastating disease.
And the best part? It targets Alzheimer’s at its earliest stages—before it has a chance to rob you of your memories and independence.
For years, mainstream medicine has been barking up the wrong tree when it comes to Alzheimer’s.
They’ve been focused on treating the symptoms that show up in the late stages of the disease. You know, things like those dreaded amyloid plaques.
But by then, it’s often too late. The damage is already done.
This new research takes a completely different approach. It looks at what’s going wrong in your brain cells long before those plaques ever show up.
Here’s the breakthrough…
Scientists have identified a class of proteins called “heparan sulfate–modified proteins” that might be the key to stopping Alzheimer’s in its tracks.
Now, I know that’s a mouthful. But stick with me, because this is important.
These proteins are like the gatekeepers of your brain cells. They control how your cells repair themselves and how they communicate with each other.
And in the early stages of Alzheimer’s (and other neurodegenerative diseases), these proteins aren’t doing their job properly.
But here’s the exciting part…
When researchers disrupted these proteins in fruit flies (yes, fruit flies—they’re surprisingly similar to humans at the cellular level), something amazing happened:
- Cell death in the brain was suppressed.
- Other cellular problems common in early Alzheimer’s were reversed.
- The flies’ behavior improved.
In other words, they stopped Alzheimer’s in its tracks.
Now, this matters because it gives us a new target for Alzheimer’s treatment—one that focuses on the earliest stages of the disease.
It could lead to treatments that actually stop or reverse Alzheimer’s, instead of just slowing it down (or ones that just leave you with a bunch of sickening side effects).
This approach might work for other neurodegenerative diseases too, like Parkinson’s and ALS.
But here’s the million-dollar question: What can you do RIGHT NOW to protect your brain?
While we wait for this research to turn into treatments, there are steps you can take today:
- Exercise regularly. It’s like a fountain of youth for your brain.
- Eat a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Think fatty fish and walnuts.
- Challenge your mind. Learn a new language, do puzzles, or pick up a new hobby.
- Get quality sleep. Your brain does its housekeeping while you snooze.
- Manage stress. Chronic stress is toxic to your brain cells.
- Reduce exposure to manmade EMFs and get MORE natural light exposure.
Remember, when it comes to Alzheimer’s, prevention is key. And it’s never too early (or too late) to start taking care of your brain.
P.S. Could you get a 7-year head start on an Alzheimer’s diagnosis? Get the details here.
SOURCE:
Penn State. New protein target identified for early Alzheimer’s treatment. ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 2 July 2024.
Written By Dr. Richard Gerhauser, M.D.
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