Neil Nathan MD: Can Mold and Lyme Cause Alzheimer’s?

Chronic complex illnesses, including cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s, frequently stem from underlying inflammation triggered by environmental toxins and infections. Mold toxicity, which affects an estimated 10 million Americans, often manifests as brain fog, word-finding difficulties, and emotional instability, requiring early detection through urine testing and targeted binding treatments. Similarly, Lyme disease and its associated co-infections act as "nature’s dirty needles," causing persistent inflammation that necessitates long-term antibiotic or herbal protocols. These conditions, alongside mast cell activation, force cells into a "cell danger response," a survival state where mitochondrial function shuts down to contain threats. Reversing these conditions requires a systematic approach: identifying and removing the primary toxic or infectious triggers before attempting to optimize cellular health or address secondary metabolic deficiencies.