Rewiring My Brain and Stepping into Alzheimer's World

Is Coconut Oil a Treatment for Alzheimer's?

The article discusses the issue and offers possible explanations of the positive affect of coconut oil on Alzheimer's patients.

Rudy Tanzi

It is almost like a cult, people extolling coconut oil as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease. They send emails and enter comments constantly on theAlzheimer's Reading Room. Is coconut oil an effective treatment for Alzheimer's disease? In the article below Rudy Tanzi discusses the issue and offers possible explanations of the positive affect of coconut oil on Alzheimer's patients. There is currently no peer-reviewed clinical research available regarding the efficacy of coconut oil in treating or preventing Alzheimer’s. Thanks to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund for this information.

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Scientific Evidence For and Against Dietary Supplements

Ever wonder which dietary supplements work best? Ever wonder if the claims of the sellers of dietary supplements are backed by scientific research on humans?...

By Bob DeMarco Alzheimer's Front Row

The first issue -- which dietary supplements are effective and backed by research on humans. The second issue -- what is the effectiveness of a dietary supplement for any given condition.

To read more and see an interactive version chart, and to find out more about each dietary supplement go here -- Scientific Evidence For and Against Dietary Supplements

Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease Revised by the Alzheimer’s Association

By Carole B. Larkin
Alzheimer's Reading Room

The Alzheimer’s Association of America has revised its 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease.

In order to promote early detection and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease the Alzheimer’s Association of America has updated its list of the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The Association is doing this because early diagnosis and early intervention (read administration of Alzheimer’s drugs) provide the best opportunities for treatment, support and planning for the future.