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b"This episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum.\\nNearly six million individuals live with Alzheimer\\u2019s disease in the US, and the numbers continue to rise. After 30 years of encountering dead ends while addressing Alzheimer\\u2019s disease as a problem of brain plaques, researchers are looking at other contributing factors.\\xa0\\nOn today\\u2019s mini-episode, Dhru sits down with Dr. Ben Bikman to talk about the growing body of evidence that indicates a strong correlation between Alzheimer\\u2019s disease and a disrupted metabolic state where the brain can\\u2019t get enough energy.\\nIn this episode we dive into:\\n-Why Alzheimer's disease is increasingly being referred to as insulin resistance of the brain or type 3 diabetes\\n-Early signs of potential cognitive decline\\n-Common foods that drive insulin resistance\\n-Foods that fuel your body and brain\\n-What you can do today to reduce your risk for Alzheimer's disease\\n\\xa0\\nListen to the full episode here.\\nFor more on Dr. Ben Bikman, follow him on Instagram @BenBikmanPhD, Facebook @BenjaminBikmanPhD, Twitter @BenBikmanPhD, and through his websites, bikmanlab.byu.edu and insuliniq.com. Get his book, Why We Get Sick: The Hidden Epidemic at the Root of Most Chronic Disease\\u2015and How to Fight It, here.\\xa0\\nThis episode is brought to you by InsideTracker and Pendulum.\\nInsideTracker provides detailed nutrition and lifestyle guidance based on your individual needs. Right now, they\\u2019re offering my podcast community 20% off. Just go to insidetracker.com/DHRU to get your discount and try it out for yourself.\\nPendulum is the first company to figure out how to harness the amazing benefits of Akkermansia in a probiotic capsule. To receive 20% off your first purchase of Pendulum\\u2019s Akkermansia probiotic supplement, go to Pendulumlife.com and use code DHRU20.\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"