Finally, A Blood-Based ATN Panel for Early Detection of Alzheimer's

Early Alzheimer's detection with ATN Profile: Learn prevention strategies with ProCredits' CE courses.

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Dr. Charles Annunziata DC, CFMP

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Hi, my name is Dr. Charlie Annunziata, founder of ProCredits.

Five years ago, my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Through the age of 80, she was smart, fit, and vibrant—she ate well, practiced yoga and Pilates, and read constantly. But after 80, her cognition declined quickly. Despite noticing changes, we didn’t act fast enough. By the time we tried, it was too late for meaningful treatment.

Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative condition that damages brain cells, leading to memory and cognitive impairment—and eventually, death. It’s defined by protein build-ups of amyloid beta 42 and tau proteins.

These biological changes begin long before symptoms appear, disrupting normal brain function and triggering years of neurodegeneration before detection is possible.

Finally, A Blood-Based ATN Panel for Early Detection of Alzheimer’s

Historically, detecting AD early was difficult. Standard exams and cognitive testing often produced unclear or delayed diagnoses.

This delay frequently meant patients weren’t referred until the disease had progressed too far. That’s changed with the Amyloid-Tau-Neurodegeneration (ATN) Profile, a blood biomarker test developed by Labcorp.

This simple blood test helps doctors detect early biological changes consistent with Alzheimer’s.

The ATN Profile organizes biomarkers into three main biological categories:

A for amyloid plaques: Beta-amyloid 42 proteins form plaques years before symptoms appear.
T for tau tangles: Amyloid accumulation leads to misfolded tau proteins, disrupting brain cell function.
N for neurodegeneration: Brain cells die, worsening cognitive decline.

The ATN Profile has a 96% sensitivity and 87% specificity. More info from Labcorp.

This test offers solid biological evidence and supports early intervention with lifestyle and dietary changes.

Recent research also emphasizes the importance of nutrition and supplements in slowing brain aging. Adopting these strategies can reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and improve outcomes.

ProCredits’ Courses

ProCredits offers CE courses focused on nutritional and lifestyle changes that help prevent or manage Alzheimer’s and early dementia:

Nutritional Medicine and the Aging Brain: Prevention and Management of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease by James Meschino, DC, MS, ROHP
The Nutritional Approach to Improving Cognitive Function by Charles Annunziata, DC, CFMP
Evidence-Based Impact on Anti-aging and Disease Prevention by James Meschino, DC, MS, ROHP

These courses and the research behind the ATN Profile offer real tools to help your patients prevent cognitive decline or reverse early-stage memory loss.

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