APOE4 and saturated fat: the ongoing debate
One of the most argued-about questions for carriers. What is reasonably established, what stays uncertain, and how to think about it.
Updated May 28, 2026 7 min read
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Fats, carbs, and eating for the APOE4 brain.
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The Mediterranean and MIND diets: what the evidence shows
Two dietary patterns dominate the brain-health conversation. What the research actually supports, and how to apply it as an APOE4 carrier.
Updated June 2, 2026 7 min read
Omega-3s, DHA, and the APOE4 wrinkle
Omega-3 fats matter for the brain, but the evidence in APOE4 carriers has a twist. What is known, what is uncertain, and a measured approach.
Updated June 2, 2026 6 min read
Alcohol and the APOE4 brain
The “red wine is good for you” era is fading. What current evidence says about alcohol, brain and heart health, and how carriers might think about it.
Updated June 2, 2026 5 min read
Fasting, ketosis, and APOE4: promise and open questions
Intermittent fasting and ketogenic diets are popular in carrier circles. Here’s what the science supports, what it doesn’t, and the APOE4-specific catch.
Updated June 2, 2026 7 min read
Ultra-processed food and the brain
The “processed” label is fuzzy, but the research on ultra-processed food and cognition is getting harder to ignore. What we know, and a simple way to eat around it.
Updated June 2, 2026 5 min read
Coffee, tea, and the brain: signal vs. noise
Is your daily coffee protecting your brain or harming it? A look at what the evidence supports, what it doesn’t, and why the headlines keep flip-flopping.
Updated June 2, 2026 5 min read