<p>Today, we're talking with The Gene Queen Sarah Morgan about … Unlocking the Choline Connection: A Key to Alzheimer's Puzzle in Women - Decoding Its Impact, Genetic Factors, and Vital Strategies for Optimal Brain Health.</p> <p>Key Points</p> <ol> <li>Women may go into pregnancy choline deficient and have huge demand in pregnancy and lactation. </li> <li>In perimenopause. Estrogen levels decline. PEMT activity declines. Why? Estrogen is an inducer of PEMT activity. Low estrogen = Low choline production </li> <li>Memory declines, sleep worsens.</li> <li>We may increase the risk of Alzheimer's over decades through choline deprivation. </li> <li>Key gene = PEMT (rs7946 and rs12325817)</li> </ol>

Today, we're talking with The Gene Queen Sarah Morgan about … Unlocking the Choline Connection: A Key to Alzheimer's Puzzle in Women - Decoding Its Impact, Genetic Factors, and Vital Strategies for Optimal Brain Health. Key Points Women may go into pregnancy choline deficient and have huge demand in pregnancy and lactation. In perimenopause. Estrogen levels decline. PEMT activity declines. Why? Estrogen is an inducer of PEMT activity. Low estrogen = Low choline production Memory declines, sleep worsens. We may increase the risk of Alzheimer's over decades through choline deprivation. Key gene = PEMT (rs7946 and rs12325817)

186: Resiliency Radio with Dr. Jill: Unlocking the Choline Connection with Gene Queen, Sarah Morgan!

Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert®.  She is dually board certified and is the founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn's disease, and toxic mold illness she brings a unique perspective to treating patients.  She specializes in searching for the underlying causes of illness through cutting-edge lab testing and personalized medicine protocols.

Released in 2023, Dr. Jill's Best Selling book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience though Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith is a powerful prescriptive memoir that will have you laughing and crying with her on the journey, leaving you with the key resources you need to achieve optimal health and wellness.  She is also executive producer, film writer, and featured in a new documentary about her journey overcoming illness called Doctor/Patient.

As a popular inspirational speaker and prolific writer, she shares her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage and through newsletters, articles, books, and social media.   Patients and fans alike are encouraged by Dr. Jill's  science-backed medical knowledge delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties.  Be sure to follow @drjillcarnahan on Instagram for access to all her content.

Please Note. This podcast is not designed or intended to address any personal medical questions or concerns. Please work directly with your provider for anything pertaining to your personal medical needs.

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Dr. Jill Carnahan is Your Functional Medicine Expert®. She is dually board certified and is the founder and Medical Director of Flatiron Functional Medicine. As a survivor of breast cancer, Crohn's disease, and toxic mold illness she brings a unique perspective to treating patients. She specializes in searching for the underlying causes of illness through cutting-edge lab testing and personalized medicine protocols. Released in 2023, Dr. Jill's Best Selling book, Unexpected: Finding Resilience though Functional Medicine, Science, and Faith is a powerful prescriptive memoir that will have you laughing and crying with her on the journey, leaving you with the key resources you need to achieve optimal health and wellness. She is also executive producer, film writer, and featured in a new documentary about her journey overcoming illness called Doctor/Patient. As a popular inspirational speaker and prolific writer, she shares her knowledge of hope, health, and healing live on stage and through newsletters, articles, books, and social media. Patients and fans alike are encouraged by Dr. Jill's science-backed medical knowledge delivered with authenticity, love, and humor. She is known for inspiring her audience to thrive even in the midst of difficulties. Be sure to follow @drjillcarnahan on Instagram for access to all her content. Please Note. This podcast is not designed or intended to address any personal medical questions or concerns. Please work directly with your provider for anything pertaining to your personal medical needs.

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