617. New Alzheimer’s Drug

The FDA recently approved a new drug for Alzheimer’s. The drug was approved despite a panel of doctors voting 10-1 against its efficacy. This decision is troubling to Dr. Martin as it throws the FDA’s principles out the window. There are currently no effective drugs for Alzheimer’s, and this new one has its effectiveness already in question. Dr. Martin shares why people’s brains are shrinking, and it’s because of metabolic syndrome. The problem comes down to food, and what you’re choosing to fuel your brain with. Dr. Martin also recaps yesterday’s episode on xenoestrogens and the environment. He shares some stats on the number of plastic masks and gloves that have ended up in our oceans because of COVID-19. The number is surprising!