Non-Modifiable
Biomarker

GFAP

Available as add-on
Why we test it
Glial fibrillary acidic protein is released when astrocytes, the brain's support cells, become activated. Elevated levels indicate neuroinflammation or early neurodegenerative changes, but are not specific to Alzheimer's.
BetterBrain target
< 100 pg/mL (age-adjusted)
Released by brain support cells during neuroinflammation. Associated with early Alzheimer's pathology.
What you Can do
  1. Anti-inflammatory diet
  2. Omega-3 (fish oil)
  3. Curcumin
  4. Quality sleep
  5. Stress management

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