What if cognitive decline isn’t “one disease”… but dozens of problems happening at once?

Board-certified cardiologist and functional medicine physician Dr. Royce Bargas breaks down Dr. Dale Bredesen’s RECODE approach (Reversal of Cognitive Decline) — a multi-factor, test-driven protocol aimed at Alzheimer’s, dementia, and prevention (PRECODE).

In this episode, we cover:

• The “leaky roof” analogy: why single-drug approaches often fall short
• The 5 major drivers Bredesen targets: inflammation, glycotoxicity (sugar), toxins, atrophy/nutrients-hormones, and trauma/head injury
• “Test, don’t guess”: labs, toxin panels, hormones, antibodies, and more
• Volumetric MRI: tracking hippocampus volume over time
• Why ketosis (measured beta-hydroxybutyrate) is central for many patients
• Ketoflex 12/3 + time-restricted eating (and what “healthy fats” actually means)
• Detox basics: exposure reduction + binders + when chelation may matter
• What Dr. Vargas has seen in real patients — and why compliance + coaching/support can make or break outcomes
• Bonus: “nootropics” — buzzword or useful? (glutathione, huperzine A, bacopa)

If you have a loved one showing early signs—or you’re serious about prevention—this conversation is a practical, hope-filled roadmap.

Listen here or watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KYP0IrAjVn8

(Educational content only. Not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider.)

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