We’re excited to share that Dr. Dayan Goodenowe was recently featured on the Dr. Dana Show to discuss his groundbreaking work on reversing brain aging and preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
Key Discussion Points:
- Rethinking Health: Dr. Goodenowe challenges the conventional focus on disease, emphasizing proactive health monitoring—like checking a car’s oil before it breaks down.
- Plasmalogens & Brain Function: His research identifies plasmalogens as essential molecules for brain health, crucial for neurotransmitter release and neuronal communication. Low levels are linked to cognitive decline and dementia.
- Restoring Function, Not Fighting Disease: Rather than targeting diseases, Dr. Goodenowe focuses on biochemical restoration—rebuilding cell membranes to support optimal function.
- Plasmalogen Precursors: Since plasmalogens break down in the stomach, he developed precursors the body can use to replenish them.
- Predicting & Preventing Decline: Low plasmalogen levels predict dementia risk and all-cause mortality. Maintaining healthy levels can counteract APOE4-related Alzheimer’s risk.
- Reversing Brain Aging: Dr. Goodenowe personally reversed 20 years of brain aging through advanced imaging and white matter restoration.
- Proactive, Preventative Health: He advocates for regular lab tests and targeted supplementation to prevent gradual functional decline.
- Aging as Functional Loss: Instead of seeing aging as an inevitable decline, he promotes “aging forward”—continuously improving and maintaining function.
- Hope for ALS & Other Conditions: While acknowledging its complexity, he discusses the potential for restoring mitochondrial and neurological function in ALS.
This interview offers a fresh perspective on aging and cognitive decline, highlighting the role of plasmalogens in brain health. By taking a proactive approach, individuals can take control of their longevity and well-being.