Life Extension Retail - Magazine Article Detail
Dr. Mark Gordon: "...Brain-synthesized steroid hormones—neurosteroids—regulate neuron growth, myelination, and formation of synapses between neurons in the nervous system (synaptogenesis).9 "
He is on youtube:
A Hormonal Approach to Alzheimer's & Brain Damage - YouTube
Dr Gordon notes the importance of zinc in down regulating the production of harmful products in Alzheimer's and explains this process. He also discusses why aluminum is thought to a contributor to developing Alzheimer's.
Long discussion about inflammation and oxidative stress in the brain and the use of N-acetyl cysteine and mixed tocopherols (E vitamins) that slow down inflammation.
Extensive discussion about thyroid hormone and the brain and nutrients and thyroid hormone's role in the "neuropermissive" environment.