Getting Started on the Bredesen Protocol
Want to improve your brain health and cognition? The Bredesen Protocol®, offered through Apollo Health, can help. It’s a special plan that helps prevent or reverse cognitive decline by identifying your unique contributing factors.
Apollo Health provides a clear, scientifically backed path to help you take control. This innovative protocol is designed to identify and address the root causes of cognitive decline, offering hope for the prevention and reversal of cognitive decline.
Here’s a focused guide to initiating your journey, reflecting the comprehensive approach at Apollo Health:
1. Check Your Brain Health
The very first thing to do is get an idea of how your brain is doing right now. Apollo Health offers a free Cq (Cognitive Quotient) Test online. Think of it like a quick check-up for your brain. Using an AQ-6 Questionnaire and an abbreviated CNS Vital Signs assessment, the Cq Test helps you assess your current cognitive status and helps determine which program is right for you.
For a biometric assessment of your brain health, we also offer a blood test called BrainScan, which measures three biomarkers to give you a complete picture of your brain health.
2. Start the Program as early as Possible
As you can see from the chart below, individuals who start the program sooner have the best chance of protecting their cognitive function in the long term. However, even those who start later have the opportunity to stabilize their symptoms and/or improve their cognition.
The benefits are substantial, but unlike conventional care, which focuses on brief visits and medications, this program employs a functional medicine approach to address the root causes and enhance overall health. Insurance or Medicare may not cover extended visits or detailed lab work.
We find that our solutions offer substantial savings compared to the cost of assisted living, but an ideal brain-health protocol can still represent a significant investment (see potential expenses). Early intervention not only yields the best results but is also generally the most cost-effective.
3. Discover Your Unique Contributing Factors
Apollo Health’s programs (PreCODE® and ReCODE™) use a comprehensive analysis of your medical history and biometrics from blood labs to create a personal report which shows what is harming your brain health and creates a plan to fix it.
4. Make Healthy Changes with Help and Support
Making changes can be tough, but you don’t have to do it by yourself. Apollo Health helps you connect with people who can guide you:
- ReCODE 2.0-Trained Practitioners: These certified doctors and healthcare professionals are specially trained in the Bredesen Protocol®. They will help interpret your detailed lab results and personalized reports, co-create your individualized treatment plan, make necessary adjustments over time, and address any medical concerns.
- Certified Health Coaches: Coaches play a vital role in helping you implement the day-to-day lifestyle changes recommended in your plan. They provide practical strategies, accountability, and motivation to help you adopt and sustain new habits related to diet (like the KetoFLEX 12/3™), exercise, sleep, and stress management.
- Community and Educational Resources: Apollo Health also offers access to community forums where you can connect with others on similar journeys, share experiences, and find encouragement. Their extensive library of educational materials, including articles, webinars, and guides, empowers you with knowledge at every step.