In today's episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Carrie Jones sits down with Dr. Kellyann Niotis to discuss brain health and neurodegeneration prevention.
What You’ll Learn:

• Why brain health should be a priority starting in early adulthood
• How neurodegenerative diseases begin decades before symptoms appear
• The role of lifestyle factors in maintaining brain health
• New blood-based biomarkers and traditional imaging methods
• The relationship between hormones and brain health

Dr. Kellyann Niotis is the first and only fellowship-trained preventive neurologist specializing in early detection and prevention of neurodegenerative diseases. As a leading expert in brain health and preventative neurology, she brings extensive experience in movement disorders and Parkinson's disease to her practice. Through her work at the Institute for Neurodegenerative Diseases in Florida, Dr. Niotis focuses on identifying and addressing neurological health concerns decades before symptoms appear. She is dedicated to transforming how we approach brain health, combining cutting-edge diagnostics with personalized prevention strategies.
Labs Mentioned

• FDG PET Scan
• Amyloid PET Scan
• Lumbar Puncture
• Blood Biomarkers
• Lipid Panel
• Advanced Lipids
• Vitamin B12
• Thyroid Panel
• Fasting Insulin
• Inflammatory Markers
• Hemoglobin A1c
• Homocysteine
  
  

Guest Details:

• Dr. Kellyann Niotis’ Website, LinkedIn, Instagram

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide & Magazine
• Dr. Carrie Jones Website, Instagram, Facebook & YouTube

Timestamps

00:18 - What Is Brain Health and Why Does It Matter?

02:42 - The First Preventive Neurologist

04:45 - What Are Neurodegenerative Diseases?

05:50 - Common Misconceptions About Brain Health

10:00 - The Preclinical Stages of Neurodegeneration

14:48 - How Lifestyle Influences Cognitive Longevity

16:28 - Why Untreated Hearing and Vision Loss Significantly Increase Dementia Risk

23:16 - The Role of Cerebral Blood Flow in Brain Function

26:34 - The Lancet’s 14 Modifiable Risk Factors

30:13 - The #1 Brain Health Lever

35:29 - Cutting-Edge Lab Tests for Brain Health

36:34 - Menopause, Estrogen, and Brain Fog

45:03 - The “Basic” Lab Tests Most Doctors Overlook

49:34 - Testosterone and Cognitive Function in Men

51:35 - The Hormone Replacement Therapy Debate

57:43 - Final Takeaways on Brain Health

58:46 - Where to Find Dr. Kellyann Niotis