APOE: The APOE genotype. What every practitioner needs to know and what to tell your patients.

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The brain and its related function and dysfunction is an interesting and often daunting topic. We know so little about the brain and sometimes for both ourselves and our patients, it can be an anxious topic. The APOE genotype and the related research has become a mainstream topic between healthcare practitioners and the general public thanks to numerous articles that have made the APOE gene out to be something akin to a terminal sentence.

At 3X4 we believe that nothing is cast in stone. Armed with the knowledge of your genes and an action plan based on healthy choices, you can help your patients live longer, healthier and better lives. In this webinar, we are going to explore everything APOE.  Not only are we going to offer practical advice around interventions that you can consider, we will also look at how to engage with your patients through what could be a potentially difficult experience for them.

We will address the following key points:

• What is the function of the APOE protein, and what are the different versions that can be inherited.
• Understand the role of APOE in lipid metabolism.
• What are the health risks associated with the APOE genotypes?
• What should you tell your patients before testing for APOE?
• How should we address and communicate the risk for Alzheimer’s and cardiovascular disease in those with APOE4 genotypes?
• Provide clinical support for clients with the APOE4 genotype including:
• Useful functional tests
• Dietary recommendations
• Lifestyle recommendations
• Supplement recommendations. 

We will present some real-world case studies and answer any questions you may have on the topic.

We will be also be joined by Dr Julie Etellin who has chosen to focus her studies and her functional medicine practice around cognitive function. She will share with us the choices she has made and how her journey has led her to specialise in this area.

Ossy Osbourn once famously said “Of all the things I’ve lost I miss my mind the most” (even though it’s a Mark Twain quote). Although it is a very humorous statement, especially because….Ozzy, it also comes as a stark reminder that for many of us, if asked what we most fear, would say Alzheimer's or Dementia. So, let’s all learn together and make sure we are best equipped to help our patients in this area.

We’re looking forward to seeing lots of you at the webinar and engaging with us on this critical topic.