{"podcast":{"title":"Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD","slug":"alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947","podcast_index_feed_id":7191947,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/alzheimers-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md/","website_url":"https://drjosh.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/b4391403-4823-44e0-91f3-a342ff8f568d/7ZCRENkgs3hZAcBHSa2VuFUd.jpg","author":"Dr. Josh Helman, MD","episode_count":68,"summary":"Welcome to Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD, the transformative podcast that delves into the root causes of cognitive decline and provides real solutions for preventing—and even reversing—Alzheimer’s. Hosted by Dr. Josh Helman, MD, a Harvard-trained physician with advanced degrees in biochemistry, this show is designed for individuals living with Alzheimer’s, their loved ones, and anyone determined to preserve and improve brain health. Each week, Dr. Josh demystifies the complexities of dementia, unpacks the latest breakthroughs in neurodegenerative research, and shares actionable lifestyle strategies drawn from his six years of clinical experience reversing Alzheimer’s. From tackling nutritional deficiencies and toxin exposure to exploring cutting-edge diagnostics and mind-body interventions, Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD, turns every challenge into an opportunity to reclaim cognitive vitality and hope. If you’re ready to discover evidence-based approaches that can restore mental clarity and empower you or your loved ones, tune in to Alzheimer’s Breakthrough with Dr. Josh Helman, MD, on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube. Get ready to embrace…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-13T04:20:40.672195+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alzheimer-s-breakthrough-with-dr-josh-helman-md-7191947"},"episode":{"title":"Can These Brain Regeneration Tools Help Reverse Alzheimer’s? 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We break down how nutrition, hormone balance, and targeted peptides can rapidly shift cognition, reduce inflammation, and support the aging brain.  Dr. Delgado shares stories from over 45 years of clinical experience, including remarkable cases of patients with advanced Alzheimer’s who showed unexpected improvements after strategic interventions. We discuss the roles of triglycerides, dietary fat, cholesterol, and plant-based nutrition in maintaining blood flow to the brain.  We also dive into hormone restoration–testosterone, DHEA, pregnenolone, estriol, progesterone–and how these influence cognition, mood, and neuroprotection. Dr. Delgado explains how each tool can support brain regeneration when used thoughtfully and synergistically.  “Alzheimer's and cognition and so forth, is not only a hormonal decline. It's an arterial problem, it's a lack of circulation, so you want to figure out every way to bring massive amounts of blood flow to that brain.”  ~ Dr. Nick Delgado In this Episode 00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Nick Delgado and his work 04:40 - Early work with nutritionist and longevity researcher Nathan Pritikin 09:15 - Dr. Kempner's high-carb, low-fat diet for cognitive protection 13:07 - Insights from a lifestyle medicine pioneer 27:21 - Why the brain does not need high dietary fat 31:05 - The diet that best prevents brain degeneration 38:57 - Case study: reversing Stage 4 Alzheimer’s w…","meta_description":"What if the fastest way to improve your brain isn’t just one treatment but three powerful levers working together to reverse cognitive decline? 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