10/15/2026
For years, we've known that the abrupt drop in hormones like estradiol during menopause is a critical driver of cognitive decline in women. Now, emerging research has identified specific menopause-related blood proteins that are also associated with dementia risk (such as inflammatory cytokines). This further validates the need for a personalized, functional medicine approach. Women traversing menopause need comprehensive hormone evaluation and optimization as part of their defense against Alzheimer’s. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260923/Menopause-leaves-a-blood-protein-signature-linked-to-brain-aging-and-Alzheimere28099s-risk.aspx