Why Personalized Testing Is Essential in the ReCODE Program
Last Updated: October 2025
Why Standard Alzheimer’s Testing Misses the Mark
Most patients who come to The Carroll Institute have already seen multiple doctors, completed brain scans, or even undergone memory testing—yet still have no answers. That’s because traditional medicine focuses on diagnosing symptoms rather than uncovering what’s causing them.
The ReCODE Program changes everything. Instead of looking at memory loss as an inevitable part of aging, we identify and measure the root causes that create brain dysfunction. Personalized testing is the foundation of this process—and it’s why recovery becomes possible.
How the ReCODE Testing Model Works
Every person’s brain health story is unique. One patient’s cognitive decline may come from inflammation, while another’s is triggered by mold toxins, hormonal imbalances, or blood sugar dysregulation. Without precision testing, it’s impossible to know which factors need to be fixed first.
- Inflammatory Markers: CRP, homocysteine, cytokines, and immune system testing reveal brain inflammation drivers.
- Toxin Testing: Heavy metals, chemical toxins, and mycotoxins can all damage neurons.
- Metabolic Testing: Blood sugar, insulin, and lipid profiles uncover “Type 3 diabetes” and metabolic stress.
- Hormone and Nutrient Testing: Low thyroid, estrogen, testosterone, or vitamin D are critical in Type 2 (atrophic) Alzheimer’s.
- Genetic Testing: We use IntellxxDNA analysis to reveal genetic factors that affect detoxification, inflammation, and neuroprotection.
Why This Matters: Treating the Person, Not the Disease
The ReCODE Program views Alzheimer’s as a symptom of multiple system breakdowns, not a single disease. By identifying each patient’s root causes, we can design a plan that is truly unique. This means:
- Eliminating inflammation through diet and gut repair
- Removing toxins that are damaging neurons
- Balancing hormones and supporting mitochondria
- Customizing cognitive exercises with Functional Neurology
The Carroll Institute’s Precision Approach
Dr. Garland Glenn and his team go beyond standard lab testing by using over 100 biomarkers and comprehensive metabolic panels. These results allow us to build truly individualized care plans that follow each person’s specific ReCODE Program profile.
Start with Clarity—Not Guesswork
Find out what’s driving your cognitive decline and take the first step toward measurable improvement. Schedule your free Discovery Call today.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Garland Glenn, DC, PhD, AFMC (Advanced Functional Medicine Clinician)
The Carroll Institute — Sarasota, FL
About Dr. Garland Glenn
This article is for educational purposes and not a substitute for medical advice.
Dr. Garland Glenn, DC, PhD, IFM, AFMC
Founder & Clinical Director, The Carroll Institute — Sarasota, FL
Dr. Garland Glenn is a board-certified chiropractic physician and functional medicine practitioner specializing in cognitive health, neurodegeneration, and root-cause medicine. Certified as an AFMC (Advanced Functional Medicine Clinician) and Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) trained, he has also completed over 500 hours of advanced training in Functional Neurology under Dr. Ted Carrick, founder of the Carrick Institute.
At The Carroll Institute, Dr. Glenn leads Sarasota’s only ReCODE-certified Functional Neurology program, helping patients reverse or prevent cognitive decline through the Bredesen ReCODE Protocol, neuroplasticity exercises, and personalized functional medicine care.
Learn more about his background and approach at About Dr. Garland Glenn.
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ReCODE® is a registered program developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen and licensed through Apollo Health. Dr. Garland Glenn is a certified ReCODE practitioner.
