The Peter Attia Drive

The Peter Attia Drive

#395 - Brain lipidology: understanding APOE, cholesterol homeostasis, Alzheimer's disease risk, and the effects of lipid-lowering therapies on brain health | Tom Dayspring, M.D.

Jun 8, 2026 · 01:40:57

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Dr. Tom Dayspring discusses lipids and brain health, focusing on cholesterol.
Explores the brain's independent cholesterol system and key proteins.
Examines APOE genotype influence on Alzheimer's disease risk.

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Brain lipidology: understanding APOE

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