Reddit reviews The Alzheimer's Antidote: Using a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Decline
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This subject was the topic of her masters thesis, so it came from the studies and medical research she dove into as part of that. She didn't provide a list of those sources for the interview, but I'm sure she has them thoroughly documented in her book, The Alzheimer's Antidote, here: https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimers-Antidote-Low-Carb-High-Fat-Cognitive/dp/1603587098?crid=2HKANGI17SH97&keywords=the+alzheimer%27s+antidote&qid=1537286596&sprefix=the+alzheim%2Caps%2C225&sr=8-1&ref=sr_1_1
The biggest help I've found is lowering carbs and increasing good fats in their diet. A lot of recent studies have started coining Alzhiemer's as "type-3 diabetes" - linking high blood sugar and insulin resistance to the death of cells in the brain (as they can't get enough energy). I'd definitely recommend a couple of books that opened my eyes to the disease as well as giving me some hope.
The End of Alzheimer's by Dr. Dale Bredesen, MD
The Alzheimer's Antidote by Amy Berger, MS, CNS, MTP
As mentioned in other comments, there are plenty of supplements that can help with some of the side effects of dementia like anxiety as well as others to counter vitamin deficiencies.
My main recommendations:
If you have any questions please let me know!
> that's when she and my dad finally got off the diabetes and obesity rollercoaster
That is awesome. I have bought copies of The Obesity Code to give away and to lend out. Don't know if they are doing any good. I have lost 150 pounds in 8 months with keto, fasting and exercise. People keep asking what I am doing and I point them to this book.
Another great resources is The Alzheimer's Antidote: Using a Low-Carb, High-Fat Diet to Fight Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Decline. I have already bought 3 copies. Originally bought one for my grandfather but decided to keep a copy for myself after reading it. One for my grandfather that is showing significant memory decline. One for my grandfather that just wants to stay sharp and has notice some memory decline with age and was very interested after seeing my weight loss and discussion of nutrition and long term health. He is already is great health compared to his peers in his 80's, no medications and worked physical labor job most his life and stays pretty active already.
Even though the book is targeted at Alzheimer’s Disease, Memory Loss, and Cognitive Decline I would put it right there with Dr. Fung's The Obesity Code for general knowledge on keto and fasting. Even has some great food lists for those that need more guidance. I also like that it gives small or large changes to make depending on how someone wants to proceed and to what level.
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https://www.amazon.com/Alzheimers-Antidote-Low-Carb-High-Fat-Cognitive/dp/1603587098/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543050392&sr=8-1&keywords=alzheimers+antidote+amy+berger
Amy Berger has a very interesting book which discusses how the first sign of Alzheimer's is when the brain starts to become insulin resistant (just like how Type 2 diabetes is insulin resistance in the body), so becomes unable to easily take in glucose to power itself. However, it turns out that the brain can be powered up to 70% of its fuel requirements by ketones. So IF and a ketogenic diet combined can help either forestall Alzheimers or some of its effects. Unfortunately, this approach doesn't work in all patients, but does work in many.
Dale Bredesen, who says there are at least 3 different types of Alzheimers, offers a partial explanation why, that there are at least 36 different pathways that can induce Alzheimers, of which some can be treated with IF and a ketogenic diet, but not all.
https://www.amazon.com/End-Alzheimers-Program-Prevent-Cognitive/dp/0735216207/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1543050605&sr=8-1&keywords=the+end+of+alzheimers+dale+bredesen
Good for you, and yes, hopefully it does help them in the end!
I just finished reading The Alzheimer's Antitode by Amy Berger, which I would highly recommend. It doesn't go into super technical detail, but is rather more focused on providing general background along with useful tips for caregivers. It can sometimes be challenging to alter or fully-control someone else's diet, but there are a number of methods that can be beneficial (e.g., exogenous ketones).
Anyways, you may want to pass on that book recommendation to your neighbor.