DavidPerlmutterMD · 2022-03-28 · David Perlmutter (host), Max Lugavere
What to Eat for Optimal Brain Health - with Max Lugavere | The Empowering Neurologist EP. 147
48 research-tied claims examined: 2 contradicted 5 overstated 5 context 33 supported 3 unverified
3 No source found (not proven false)
Approximately 90% of what is known about Alzheimer's disease has been discovered only within the past 15 years.
"90% of what we know about Alzheimer's disease alone has been discovered only in the past 15 years" (said at 0:00:00)
No published record matching the claim that 90% of what is known about Alzheimer's disease was discovered within the past 15 years was located; this does not prove the claim false. While scientific knowledge regarding Alzheimer's disease genetics, fluid and imaging biomarkers, and neuropathology has grown substantially in recent decades, the specific 90% estimate represents a rhetorical figure commonly used in public health advocacy rather than a measurable, empirically verified scientific finding.
A study showed that measuring inflammatory markers in blood predicted Alzheimer's risk 28 years in advance.
"One study was 28 years ahead of time predictive." (said at 0:09:37)
No published record matching the claim that a study showed measuring inflammatory markers in blood predicted Alzheimer's risk 28 years in advance was located; this does not prove the claim false. While large cohort studies (such as the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities study) have demonstrated associations between midlife systemic inflammatory markers and cognitive decline or dementia risk over follow-up periods ranging from approximately 20 to 25 years, a study specifically demonstrating predictive validity 28 years in advance was not identified in the published literature.
Avocados contain the highest concentration of fat-protecting antioxidants compared to any other fruit or vegetable.
"avocados, which are a fruit and contain the highest concentration of fat-protecting antioxidants of any other fruit or vegetable" (said at 0:15:12)
No published record matching the claim that avocados contain the highest concentration of fat-protecting antioxidants compared to any other fruit or vegetable was located; this does not prove the claim false.
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