Bredesen Protocol 

(1) PreCODE – Prevention of dementia.  Comprehensive nutritionist support.  Your one-stop-shop to preventing dementia.
(2) ReCODE (with your doctor) – For people with memory impairment or a diagnosis of dementia.  Nutritionist guidance to help you follow the protocol alongside your Bredesen-trained doctor.
(3) ReCODE (through You Nutrition Clinic) – For people with memory impairment or a diagnosis of dementia.  Full programme delivery directly through You Nutrition Clinic, with no need for a Bredesen-trained doctor.

Bredesen Protocol overview

The Bredesen Protocol is a comprehensive and personalised programme that is designed to improve cognition and reverse cognitive decline in people with subjective cognitive impairment, mild cognitive impairment, and early Alzheimer’s disease. The programme can also lead to meaningful improvements for those further along their dementia journey.

The programme is intensive and requires a programme partner (such as a spouse, friend, son or daughter). It includes baseline and follow-up blood tests, MRI scans, and cognitive assessments. Cognitive testing is performed throughout the protocol to monitor progress, while MRI scans are repeated every 12–24 months to provide measurable evidence of changes in brain volume, particularly in areas related to memory.  Based on initial clinical assessment and baseline bloods, further testing may be arranged such as looking for viral infections and mould issues.

Think of the Bredesen Protocol as being similar to a clinical trial — but with one key difference. Instead of testing a single treatment, I address memory loss symptoms from every possible angle.

My support guides participants through the Bredesen Programme by coordinating goal setting, task assignments, lab tests, MRI scans, and cognitive assessments—all tailored to the individual ReCODE Report and clinical judgement.  My support also guides participants through the Bredesen Seven (nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, brain stimulation, detoxification, and targeted supplementation).  

The programme is led by Myself, Nicolle Appleton, a ReCODE 2.0 Certified Practitioner, with support from Dr Kirstie Lawton and the team at You Nutrition Clinic for the implementation of the full protocol.
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ReCODE Portal
ReCODE is an online community and information service. A subscription to Apollo Health is required to participate in the Bredesen Programme. Subscription must be a minimum of one year as it can take time to make changes to cognition. Subscription to Apollo Health portal gives you control over being able to take the programme forward yourself. All the necessary information you need to implement the programme is inside the Apollo Health platform.  Support is required by a ReCODE 2.0 Certified Practitioner like myself to carry out PreCODE and ReCODE too.  
The year long ReCODE subscription is approximately £600. After a year, monthly subscription is possible.  Access ReCODE portal here.

ReCODE Cognitive assessments
Assessment provides a means of being able to track progress over the programme.
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) Baseline and every 6 months. Administered by Nicolle. Approximately 10 minutes.
The Alzheimer’s Disease Questionnaire (AQ-21) Baseline and every 6 months. Completed by care partners.
CNS Vital Signs – Baseline, monthly independent assessment on the ReCODE portal. Approximately 45 minutes to complete.

ReCODE Practitioner, Health Coaching & Nutrition support

The programme runs for 12 weeks and can be renewed every three months for as long as support is needed.
Nicolle will lead the ReCODE programme with clients. 
Read more about the ReCODE programmes with Nicolle;
ReCODE (with your doctor) – For people with memory impairment or a diagnosis of dementia. Nutritionist guidance to help you follow the protocol alongside your Bredesen-trained doctor.
ReCODE (through You Nutrition Clinic) – For people with memory impairment or a diagnosis of dementia. Full programme delivery directly through You Nutrition Clinic, with no need for a Bredesen-trained doctor.

Cost

The cost of my programmes can be found here;
PreCode Programme pricing
ReCODE Programme pricing (Nutritionist support only)
ReCODE Programme pricing (Support to carry out the full programme)

Location of the Programmes
The whole programme can be carried out virtually on zoom or equivalent service.  I also have my clinic space in Bath where I can see you.