PET scan - Alzheimer's disease

A study has shown that dementia and cognitive impairment appears to be made worse by a diet containing higher levels of saturated fat and simple sugars.

Fifty participants were chosen to take part in this study. half were older people who are healthy, and the other half had mild cognitive impairment – a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease.

The study lasted for weeks.

The participants were divided into two groups. One group received a diet containing high saturated fat and high levels of simple carbohydrates. The other group received low saturated fat and low levels of simple carbohydrates.

After the four weeks bio markers for Alzheimer’s disease were measured and memory tests were taken.

Results clearly show that the low saturated fat and low simple carbohydrate diet was beneficial for brain function.

This fits in with the general view on this blog, which is that a diet high in sugar – which includes all starches – encourages generalised inflammation and most degenerative diseases.

Related Articles on Diet and Dementia

• Dietary changes appear to affect levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease (medicalxpress.com)
• Diet Enhances Memory (betterbrainbetterlife.com)

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There is news currently about how statin drugs are associated with lower levels of Alzheimer’s disease.

This is not surprising – because statins lower inflammation; and there is a link between Alzheimer’s disease and low-level inflammation. 

However, the solution to low-level inflammation is NOT to take statin drugs. Just as the answer to cholesterol is not to take statin drug – except in isolated cases.

Measuring Low Level Inflammation

Currently, the best and cheapest way to find out if you have a raised level of low-level inflammation is to measure c-reactive protein, or CRP. This substance has a raised level if inflammation is present. This blood test is simple and not expensive.

Treatment

If CRP is high, treatment to lower inflammation is a combination of herbs and nutrients. Some important options are:

- Fish oils/Omega 3 fatty acids
- The ‘master hormone’ DHEA
- Bromelain – from pineapple
- Nettle leaf
- Ginger
- Turmeric

For more details, check out Philip Miller’s excellent book: "Life Extension Revolution", p 191.

Alzheimer’s treatment protocol

And – as a general rule – don’t take the statins!

Statins & Alzheimers – Right For Wrong Reason is a post from: Living To 150

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