Author - Dr. Ward Dean, MD

Progressive Supranuclear Palsy

I previously received two inquiries within days of each other, regarding Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare neurodegenerative disease related to Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Multi System Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, and MS. I combined those questions and provided a single answer which was previously published in Life Enhancement Magazine, which covered...

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Question About 5-HTP and “Brain Zaps”

Hello, Dr. Dean. I recently read your article from 2015, where you gave advice on “serotonin issues.” I’ve been dealing with “brain zaps” for over 10 years now. I discontinued Paxil that long ago. Unfortunately, I let my prescription run out, as I didn’t know I was supposed...

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Deprenyl and Alzheimer’s Disease – Update

By Ward Dean, M.D. Deprenyl (aka seligiline, trade names Eldepryl®, Jumex®) was discovered in Hungary in the 1950s and was patented by Professor Jozsef Knoll of Semmelweis University in Hungary in 1962. Deprenyl was shown to extend maximum lifespan in animals, enhance cognition in normal healthy animals, reduce the symptoms and delay the progress...

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The Truth About Niacin

Misleading Study Ignores Risks of Combining  Statins and Laropiprant with Extended-Release Niacin Q. Dear Dr. Dean, I’ve read a lot of your stuff over the years, and know that you’re a big fan of Niacin (Vit B3, nicotinic acid) for normalizing blood lipids. What are your thoughts regarding the recent study in the New England...

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Dr Ward Dean Answers Reader Questions

Q. I am most interested in the glycation theory of aging- whereby because of proteins cross-linking they become impaired etc. I am a 50 year old male who has been tested by BioCLIP™ and found to have hardening of the arteries. I also have mild cataracts and a potential pre-diabetic (type-II)...

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Dr. Dean’s Most Recommended Anti-Aging Medicine

The following interview is from a recent telephone conversation between Dr. Ward Dean, and Phil Micans PharmB, Vice President of International Antiaging Systems (IAS). Phil: "Thank you Dr. Dean for taking some time today in your busy schedule to talk about something that I know is close to your heart, being...

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Higher Death Risk With Sleeping Pills

People are relying on sleeping pills more than ever to get a good night’s rest, but a new study by Scripps Clinic researchers links the medications to a 4.6 times higher risk of death and a significant increase in cancer cases among regular pill users. The results, published February 27 by...

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