With the increasing popularity of the Bredesen Protocol for reversing cognitive decline, it’s essential to ensure that you are working with a health professional who is genuinely accredited to offer the Bredesen Protocol. It is only available in conjunction with Apollo Health, the US based company where Dr Bredesen is the chief science officer. Even if the practitioner is accredited, it is important to ensure the genuine program is being offered, as intended by Dr. Dale Bredesen. The Protocol is based on comprehensive, personalized care that addresses the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s Disease and cognitive decline. Not every practitioner who claims to offer it may be delivering the genuine version. Here are the key things to look for when choosing a practitioner:
Partnering with Apollo Health Must be Included.
1. Subscription to Apollo Health is Included. One of the clearest ways to verify that a practitioner or coach is following the genuine Bredesen Protocol is their connection to Apollo Health, the official platform for the ReCODE (Reversal of Cognitive Decline) program. Practitioners or coaches who are offering the authentic protocol must have a client subscribe to Apollo Health to access the ReCODE program. It includes a personalized analysis of each client’s unique risk factors. A practitioner or coach cannot deliver the program in line with Dr. Bredesen’s science-based approach without access to this program and the resources within the Apollo Health platform. If a health professional doesn’t mention Apollo Health or have you enrol in the ReCODE program with Apollo Health, you are not doing the genuine program.
How to Find an Accredited Practitioner of Coach
2. Proper Training and Certification A legitimate Bredesen Protocol practitioner or coach should be trained and accredited by Dr. Bredesen’s team. This accreditation, known as ReCODE 2.0, ensures that the practitioner or coach understands the complex systems behind cognitive decline. An accredited practitioner or coach knows how to apply personalized protocols based on each client’s unique genetic, biochemical, and lifestyle factors. To check whether a practitioner or coach has ReCODE 2.0 accreditation, check the Apollo Health website and enquire with Apollo about a coach or practitioner you are considering engaging, to make sure he or she is ReCODE 2.0 accredited. This guarantees that you’re working with someone who has done the extensive training involved to become accredited.
The Risks of Copycat Programs
3. Beware of Copycat Programs Unfortunately, there are many unaccredited practitioners and even some accredited practitioners or coaches, who may advertise or mention the Bredesen Protocol to attract clients, but ultimately deliver a program of their own invention. Some may wrongly suggest the Apollo program is only for use in the USA. These copycat programs often involve expensive and sometimes unnecessary testing, which is then used to justify selling large quantities of supplements. This practice is especially common in many so-called integrative or functional medicine health practices and has become a typical business model.
The Importance of the Recode Report
4. Transparency in Program Delivery. When working with a genuine Bredesen Protocol doctor or coach, you should expect clear communication and transparency in every aspect of your care. The genuine protocol involves detailed cognitive assessments, comprehensive baseline lab tests, lifestyle analysis, risk evaluation and cognitive testing, to develop a ReCODE report. The genuine program from Apollo Health generates a 50-60 page report that analyses over 100 data sets. The algorithms are constantly updated by Dr Bredesen. Your accredited practitioner or coach should be able to explain the process, the tests required and how the ReCODE report helps to create your individualized plan. If the practitioner does not use the Apollo Health ReCODE report, you are not being delivered the genuine program.
Beware of Overuse of Supplements
5. Ethical and Competent Practices. Dr. Bredesen’s program is based on science and aimed at improving long-term brain health through primarily with ongoing lifestyle changes. The highest priority is to firstly optimise diet, exercise and sleep quality. A poor diet and lifestyle cannot be fixed by supplements alone. Make sure the practitioner or coach you intend to work with has this method of delivery and doesn’t just pay token attention to these basics of the protocol and rely on expensive supplements. Watch for signs of excessive or unnecessary testing, or an overemphasis on supplements without adequate explanation of their role in your overall treatment plan. A genuine Bredesen practitioner will always balance any interventions with evidence-based research and clear explanations with reference to the ReCODE report.
Long Term Approach
6. Ongoing Support The Bredesen Protocol is not a “quick fix” but a long-term commitment to improving and sustaining brain health. A good practitioner or coach will provide you with ongoing support, regular check-ins, and adjustments to your plan as necessary. They will monitor your progress closely, offering continuous guidance rather than a one-off consultation.
Conclusion To ensure you are engaging with someone who genuinely offers the Bredesen Protocol, always check for their association to Apollo Health, confirm their certification and training. Beware of practitioners who use the Bredesen name to sell their own copycat programs that rely heavily on expensive testing and supplements. By taking these steps, you can be confident that you are receiving the full benefit of Dr. Bredesen’s groundbreaking work in cognitive health, tailored to your individual needs.
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