Can Ketones Rescue The Brain From Alzheimer's? | Dr. Stephen Cunnane, Ep.007

Today, I am very honored to introduce Dr. Stephen Cunnane. Dr. Cunnane received his PhD from McGill University in 1980, completed post-doctoral research in the UK and Nova Scotia (1980-86), was Professor of Nutritional Sciences at University of Toronto (1986-2003), where he first got interested in ketones in early brain development. He moved to University of Sherbrooke in 2003 to take a Research Chair position and start ketone PET imaging. Dr. Cunnane has published over 350 peer-reviewed research articles and 5 books. He was elected to the French National Academy of Medicine in 2009. In October 2017, he received the Chevreul Medal from the French Society for the Study of Lipids for his exceptional contributions in the field of omega fatty acid metabolism and the role of ketones in optimal brain function during aging. His main focus is on understanding how the brain meets its brain energy requirement during aging and in neurodegenerative disorders. With collaborators, he is now also looking into ketone metabolism by the heart and kidney. Join Dr. Stephen Cunnane as he discusses the potential of ketones as an alternative energy source for the brain in MCI and Alzheimer's patients. Learn more about the impact of ketones on brain health and cognitive function in this fascinating talk. "Brain energy rescue with ketones improves cognitive outcomes in MCI" Study: https://alz-journals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/alz.059627 "Brain energy rescue: an emerging therapeutic concept for neurodegenerative disorders of ageing" Study: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7948516/ "A reduced carbohydrate diet improves glycemic regulation in hyperglycemic older people in a retirement home" Study: https://cdnsciencepub.com/doi/abs/10.1139/apnm-2024-0277 Brain Research Team - Dr. Cunnane's lab's website: https://recherche-cerveau-sherbrooke.ca/en/ Dr. Cunnane's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCYiCQD0z-NdjNkCZJ8Djq8A For more information or if you'd like to contribute a donation to Dr. Cunnane's lab's work on treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and mental health, please contact Dr. Cunnane at [email protected]. Or you can contact Mr. Gabriel Simard, Director of Philanthropy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Sherbrooke: [email protected]. BrainHeal(th) FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61576560577792 Video Interview: https://youtu.be/TZ2XuOGf_e0 This information is for educational purposes only.  Please consult your medical practitioner before implementing any changes. Thank you for watching. Hope these resources are helpful to you and your family and see you in the next video. Thanks! Ep. 065. Edited by Josh Rodriguez.