Gary Brecka - Biologist

[PDKiwi]

Has anybody experienced success with this protocol?

youtube.com/watch?v=cIgu5yP...(Not working as expected?)

[Bolt_Upright]

Sorry, that video link is not working.

[PDKiwi in reply to Bolt_Upright]

Sorry Dave, try this youtube.com/watch?v=cIgu5yP...(Not working as expected?)

[PDKiwi]

Sorry all, the link doesn't want to work but if you're interested the YT video title is

"Relentless Summit x Gary Brecka"

[Bolt_Upright]

youtu.be/cIgu5yPes4k?si=T6Z...(Not working as expected?)

[park_bear]

Brecka debunked. Start at 4:13 for the damning evidence:

youtu.be/kMPvCiOkEtQ?si=Aob...(Not working as expected?)

[JayPwP in reply to park_bear]

And you had to... 😁😁😁

[Caa11 in reply to park_bear]

Lots of people want to “debunk” what he says b/c a lot of what he recommends is not typical money making “health care”. If people get healthy on their own they won’t need big pharma, less dr visits, longer healthier lives.

[park_bear in reply to Caa11]

Sure I'm all in favor of getting healthy without being subject to the depredations of profiteering medicine. With that said it helps to be acting on good information. Nobody popped a quiz on this guy asking him for the difference between T3 and T4. The difference is elementary as explained in the video, and he got it completely wrong. I suspect a lot of other things he says are wrong as well, but I have better things to do with my time than to check on each and every one of his claims. Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus.

[gomelgo in reply to park_bear]

So if someone makes a mistake about something, that means everything they say is wrong? Is that what you're saying? I don't know who this guy is, or what the difference between t3 and t4 is. But I guess I just have a different outlook on people and reality in general.

[park_bear in reply to gomelgo]

No. If someone claims expertise on a particular subject, and gets basic facts of that subject wrong, the rest of what they say is not to be trusted.

[gomelgo in reply to park_bear]

And "wrong" means something you don't believe based on your experience yes?

[park_bear in reply to gomelgo]

Try reading what I actually wrote:

"Nobody popped a quiz on this guy asking him for the difference between T3 and T4. The difference is elementary as explained in the video, and he got it completely wrong."

There'll be no further responses to your nonsense.

[gomelgo in reply to park_bear]

This kind of rigidity is never helpful in my experience. But hey to each their own and orchestras need all types of instruments. You take questioning as personal on a regular basis. I see open minded discussions as useful. You apparently don't. No need to respond. Sometimes just reflecting is all that is needed. Your expertise is respected AND questioning is not nonsense or disrespectful.

[PDKiwi]

"Falsus in uno, falsus in omnibus" That's a bit harsh Bear - you must know that the law is an ass! OJ Simpson being just one case in point. Besides it's clear from some of the video comments that some folk are seeing benefits. Unless they are all shills who have been paid by Gary Brecha...

I asked Gary Brecha plus another gene testing organisation whether they'd had any experience with easing PD symptoms. Neither have replied yet. A friend's son however, is a PD researcher and he unofficially reports that his GDNF work is showing real promise. Meanwhile, I just keep on walking.

[Esperanto in reply to PDKiwi]

If Gary Brecka consciously builds his empire on "falsus in uno" through such excessive commercial activities, that is pure deception and indeed constitutes "falsus in omnibus". That's not harsh. PB and Chris Masterjohn are still quite lenient towards these practices. As a European, this combination of medical research, advice, and commerce remains a mystery to me. Let's hope that we are spared from this form of conflict of interest in “the race in the world to become superhuman" 🤔 First, let's lower the bar a bit and find a cure for Parkinson's...

[pearlette]

I have not watched this video.

But I did land up waching a couple of videos of his sometime in the last 2 weeks sent by friends asking e what I thought of the suggestions he made.

All of them contained several obvious basic mistakes.

The ones I watched had instances of where he reached bizarre conclusions that a high school biology student could spot easily. Besides he actually cobbles together stuff from other populist scientists who lack an understanding of the interplay of factors in a living human body

I would be rather cautious to take any advice from him (even if some of it has merit)

From what I understood he was sort of medical underwriter for an insurance company

[PDKiwi]

Interesting comments. For me it is caveat emptor all the way with whatever is being claimed. For example, many reputable commentators are still espousing the merits of DHEA for raising hormone levels. The reality from a recent clinical trial, is that the only benefit was an improvement in the fertility of female participants.

This does not mean that I won't follow any of their advice anymore because I may. But before doing so, I will continue to fact check because my health depends on it.

The Covid pandemic was a researcher's dream. Was there any IP filed for corona viruses? Answer yes! Were there any effective pre-existing drugs or supplements ? Answer yes! In fact a comprehensive meta-analysis of 18 modalities having proven effectiveness. My basic digging made for some very interesting conversations with three medical doctor friends...

I won't be at all surprised if a PwP comes up with a list of modalities that combined, stop PD in its tracks. It will likely target a number of fronts like gut health, diet, fasting/autophagy, detoxification, exercise and stress. And don't be surprised if it is a scientist or engineer i.e. one who is focused on root causes and seeking a cure, rather than a medical professional who is too interested in symptom relief.

BTW Gary Brecha's office has just made initial contact so will see what words of wisdom he has for us.

[gomelgo in reply to PDKiwi]

Any updates?

[PDKiwi]

Hello all. I have received replies from Gary Brecha's office and the following from iScreen, a NZ gene testing company. Of the two, iScreen has provided a far more comprehensive and helpful reply.

Thanks for reaching out. Whilst we don't offer any tests that look at genes that are associated with Parkinson's disease and its associated symptoms, some of the mutations that are associated with Parkinson's can contribute to increased inflammation and oxidative stress, dysfunction in mitochondrial function and gastrointestinal symptoms.

As such, you may want to consider tests for these areas to understand whether these could be affecting you and how dietary and exercise changes may help to improve symptoms.

For example,

1. Inflammation tests - look at CRP, LDH, CRP. Some genetic mutations associated with Parkinson's disease can contribute to increased inflammation and oxidative stress in the body.

2. Mitochondrial dysfunction - look at lactate, pyruvate, creatine kinase (CK), aminotransferase (ALT) and aspartate aminotransferase (AST). High levels of lactate in the blood, along with a higher ratio of lactate to pyruvate, can show that the mitochondria might not be working well. If creatine kinase levels are high, it could mean muscle problems related to mitochondria. Also, if liver enzymes like ALT and AST are high, it could suggest that the liver is affected by mitochondrial disease

Most of these markers are included in i-screen.co.nz/tests/metabo... however, a custom quote can be organised for specific markers only

3. Gut Health Check i-screen.co.nz/tests/gut-he... Emerging research suggests a connection between the gut microbiome and Parkinson's disease. Certain genetic mutations associated with Parkinson's may influence gut health and contribute to gastrointestinal symptoms commonly observed in the condition.

You may alo want to consider a Nutrition Teleconsult i-screen.co.nz/tests/online...

Thanks

Emma

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[pearlette]

My take on the informmation:

1. Inflamatory markers : too non specific and not useful in the context of low grade inflamation that will induce degenerative neurological disaease.

If they are raised you would usually find there is a more likely acute infection (like urinary, a soft tissue : infected skin cut /graze , fingers even infected acne; upper respiratory (like sore throats etc) , sinusitis, food associated infected colitis)

Larger rises in well known auto immune conditions when flare ups occur (Crohns, ulceratie colitis )but not irritable bowel syndrome; rheumatoid arthritis ,etc)

Some cancers

2. All the tests listed that could suggest mitochondrial dysfunction are usually elevated in all forms of moderately severe infective disease ( Pneumonia, gall bladder infections, urinary tract infections )

Creatine kinase raises merely indicate breakdown of muscles ranging from just having an intramuscular injection to a modest bruise, strenous gym exercises to rhabdomyolysis where higher values are found ); even from heart muscle after a minor heart attack)

Some autoimmune diseases ( like polymyositis, thyroiditis etc)

ALT and AST are routinely measured. They are enzymes found normally in liver cells ; like CK they appear in slightly raised levels after any body stress (notably pretty oedinary infections; higher values in livers being destroyed by alcohol , specific liver infections like viral hepatitis and other chemicals (either as medicines or accidental ingestion- factory leaks, Amanita mushroom poisoing, antifreeze

3. The genetic mutation tests referred to :

None are linked with gut specific symptoms. This does not mean I do not believe in the gut -brain axis in the development of various disease states

From a personal perspective:

I have marginally raised creatine kinase since around 20 years (I did get screened for hypothyroiditis and a basic autoimmune screen a few times as a precaution. That would include every test that they listed in 1 and 2 and a few more !). In the last 7 years the list has gone sky high !!!

As far as the genetic mutations known to be associated with Parkinsons I have been screened for any test authenticated in the developed world through a research based programme that works in layers.

The list is too long to list here.

(and no one can figure out why I have absolutely no GI symptoms especially gut motility ; I cannot get constipated even on a white bread and water diet)

Now I am confident that my instincts about this man's advice were right for me.