Alzheimer’s Genetics, Omega-3s and Brain Health - Dr. Hussein Yassine, MD
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In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Hussein Yassine, Associate Professor of Medicine at Keck School of Medicine of USC. He is the director of the Yassine lab (www.yassinelab.com) and specializes in how changes in lipid metabolism and nutrition affect cognition and the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). The lab has an interest in studying how carrying the APOE4 allele, strongest genetic risk factors for developing AD, affects lipid metabolism, the response to the diet; combining basic science, clinical trials and brain imaging studies.  We discussed brain physiology and development, lipid metabolism in the brain, genetics, especially ApoE4 genotype and risk of AD, and his research on omega-3 fatty acids and prevention of cognitive decline. We hope you find the information helpful. We invite you to check out the NEURO Academy online community, a membership based environment outside of social media where you will have access to multiple on demand courses and engage with a thriving and supportive community of people on a journey towards better brain health. You will be connected with us as well as a team of moderators who will guide you. You will have access to live Q&A sessions, Live cooking sessions, ongoing on demand courses on lifestyle, nutrition and cooking, NEURO coaching, anxiety, and many courses on various topics related to brain health. NEUROacademy.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: The Brain Docs @thebraindocs Facebook: The Brain Docs Website: TheBrainDocs.com  
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