Reddit reviews The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline

Thanks karl-fo, I appreciate it!

I haven't been posting because I've been working two jobs, finishing up my last semester (I'm graduating tomorrow), and interviewing for jobs (I just got hired to work in IT for a pretty big company).

Once things settle down a little I'll start posting again. =)

Dr. Bredesen has a book coming out in August that I'm really excited about. So I'll probably be discussing that quite a bit. The End of Alzheimer's

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:

• Aim for a low carb diet filled with as many different nutrient-dense whole (unprocessed) foods as possible. It won't be perfect at first, but make whatever small changes you can over time! As mentioned in other comments, eggs are great, I'd also recommend lots of cruciferous vegetables and any foods high in antioxidants.
  
• Intermittent fasting periods (>12 hours) have also helped - this ties in with lowering carbs and increasing fat in the diet. IF has many benefits including kickstarting processes like autophagy and ketosis.
  
• Get some blood tests to identify any vitamin deficiencies (D, B6, B12, Folate, Zinc, etc.) and check inflammation markers. Basically look for any red flags that can be easily fixed!
  
• Daily exercise - a 30 minute walk in the morning is enough.
  
• Reduce stress.
  
• Get plenty of sleep (>8 hours).
  
• Plenty of water.
  
  If you have any questions please let me know!

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

Check out The Alzheimer's Solution and The End of Alzheimer's, both written by MD's/PhD's who are actively involved in research and clinical programs.

The End of Alzheimer’s is a newer book that suggests a series of lifestyle choices to limit the effects of Alzheimer’s and maintain, and possibly regain, cognitive ability.

It requires fairly strict adherence to lifestyle and diet choices and monitoring several metabolic factors through blood tests to keep the metabolic factors within an optimal range.

It’s interesting stuff but I think I’d rather live a more normal life and indulge in some vices rather than prolong the inevitable outcome by some number of years.

You'll enjoy this book: https://www.amazon.com/End-Alzheimers-Program-Prevent-Cognitive/dp/0735216207/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1511203305&sr=8-1&keywords=the+end+of+alzheimers+dale+bredesen

Example publications from the same author:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4221920/pdf/aging-06-707.pdf

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4931830/pdf/aging-08-1250.pdf

It is now a book. Not the same level of evidence but a worthy read.

https://www.amazon.com/End-Alzheimers-Program-Prevent-Cognitive/dp/0735216207

Been slowly compiling resources on this as we get a lot of questions in the regard. Hope it helps.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick + sauna use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL7vVG_CFWA

Ben Greenfield Fitness podcast addressing protocol for dementia or Alzheimers: https://bengreenfieldfitness.com/2015/12/episode-340-full-transcript/ (see the 45min mark of the transcript for a listener question about protocol’s for Alzheimers)

Dr. Trent Austin - Natural Treatments for Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-HTn8Xr3TGk

Olive oil + Alzherimer's: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/06/170621103123.htm

Cognitive Decline Protocols: https://www.reddit.com/r/Nootropics/wiki/cognitivedeclineprotocols

Lions Mane: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18844328


Books:

• Wahl’s Protocol: https://www.amazon.com/Wahls-Protocol-Radical-Autoimmune-Conditions/dp/1583335544/
  
• End of Alzheimers: https://www.amazon.com/End-Alzheimers-Program-Prevent-Cognitive/dp/0735216207/
  
• Genius Foods: https://www.amazon.com/Genius-Foods-Smarter-Productive-Protecting/dp/0062562851/
  
  Possible Products/Protocols
  
  
• lion’s mane mushroom
  
• THC/CBD
  
• Biotin
  
• Vitamin D
  
• Curcumin
  
• Fasting
  
• Ketogenic diet
  
• Fish Oil
  
• Bacopa
  
• Creatine
  
• Ashwagandha