In the report provided by UCLA, Dr. Dale E. Bredesen explains how Alzheimers is a complex disease affected by sleep, diet, even exercise.These all -- and other things -- all contribute to this critical balance in plasticity, said Bredesen. Ten memory-loss patients, some with brain-scan-confirmed patterns of Alzheimers, participated in a small UCLA trial called MEND (Metabolic Enhancement for NeuroDegeneration). In the UCLA protocol, patients made dramatic lifestyle changes. They avoided simple carbs, gluten and processed foods. They increased their fish intake, took yoga and meditated. They were instructed to take melatonin, get adequate sleep, incorporate vitamin B-12, vitamin D-3 and fish oil. Within six months, nine patients saw a noticeable improvement in memory. One patient, who was in the late stages of Alzheimers, did not show improvement
Posted on: Sun, 05 Oct 2014 22:41:08 +0000
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