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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 17 MIN

Why Women Face Higher Alzheimer’s Risk — And What You Can Start Doing Now

from Decoding Health · host Dr. Urban A. Kiernan

Send us Fan MailWomen are nearly twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s — but why? And what can you actually do about it?In this powerful episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban breaks down the emerging science on why women experience sharper declines in essential fatty acids with age, how this impacts brain health, and what nutrients may help protect cognitive function over time.We go deep on:Why women are more susceptible to Alzheimer’sHow creatine is being reconsidered for cognitive functionThe real science behind omega-3 fatty acids and brain protectionWhy quality matters when choosing supplementsHow food-based omega-3 sources compare to pillsCritical differences in male vs. female fatty-acid metabolismThe truth about fish oils, krill oils, and petroleum-derived omega-3 productsWhy more isn’t always better when it comes to supplementsHow to think about dosing, bioavailability, and what your doctor should help you determineYou’ll also learn why the brain — only 2% of your body weight — holds 20% of your total fat, and why 30% of that fat is omega-3s. Dr. Urban breaks down how fatty acids become the “building blocks” of the brain, the retina, and long-chain structures that maintain cognitive performance through aging.Whether you’re navigating perimenopause, optimizing long-term brain health, or simply want to age with clarity and vitality, this is essential viewing.Are you eager to explore more about health and wellness? Discover an all natural solution to combating the GLP-1 Receptor Agonist craze. Click on the link below and explore the Feel Great System - a clinically proven approach to boosting natural GLP-1 production, suppressing appetite and improving both your metabolism and weight.https://ufeelgreat.com/usa/en/c/LiveFreeAs a Decoding Health viewer, you get wholesale pricing and a money back guarantee. Give it a try and let us know your results.https://imbiopharma.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/urban-a-kiernan-ph-d-8568b621/https://www.youtube.com/@DecodingHealthPodcastThank you to our sponsor - iMetabolic Biopharma Corporation: Together, we can be the next stage in developing a revolutionary approach to drug discovery.  We give communities the opportunity to invest in their own health as we improve how drugs are discovered to make them more effective and affordable. Visit https://imbiopharma.com/ to learn more.This show is proudly produced at PS Studios — learn more https://www.psstudios.co

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Send us Fan Mail Women are nearly twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s — but why? And what can you actually do about it? In this powerful episode of Decoding Health, Dr. Urban breaks down the emerging science on why women experience sharper declines in essential fatty acids with age, how this impacts brain health, and what nutrients may help protect cognitive function over time. We go deep on: Why women are more susceptible to Alzheimer’sHow creatine is being reconsidered for cognitive func...

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