APOE4 and brain stress: why your hs-CRP, ferritin, and iron need a different lens

Originally published on YouTube on 15 June 2026.
Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFQ-pN0OqOM

Your hs-CRP looks normal. What does that mean through an APOE4 lens?

In Part 2 of our biomarker series, I sit down with Dr. Grant Fraser to discuss inflammation, iron, ferritin and GGT, including which tests he uses, how he reads them and how to avoid unnecessary testing.

RESOURCES
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APOE4 Blood Work Blueprint: https://apoe4.link/InflammationB

CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:14 Episode Overview
02:27 hs-CRP & What It Actually Means for ApoE4 Carriers
06:09 How to Lower CRP (Supplements & Lifestyle)
10:46 Fiber Intake Warning When Changing Diet
12:04 Why Iron & Ferritin Matter More Than You Think for ApoE4
19:00 Should You Test IL-6, TNF-Alpha & Other Cytokines?
21:40 GGT as an Oxidative Stress Signal
22:54 Inflammation Testing Summary (What to Run & How Often)
27:01 The Rule That Saves You From Wasting Money on Tests
31:00 Pre-MAS Cognitive Test
32:29 What's Coming in Phoenix