ALZHEIMER'S: Nutritional Support Protocol

ALZHEIMER'S: Nutritional Support Protocol

Lifestyle Recommendations:

1.  Avoid alcohol and any over the counter medications unless prescribed by your doctor.

2. Participate in a regular balanced excercise program that includes wearing a pedometer to ensure that you collect steps and move more. High intensity short    bursts (20-60 seconds) of activity during the day are recommended to enhance growth hormone release. Also engage in resistance training that works all major muscle groups (work each group at least 2 times a week)

3.  Avoid exposure to chemicals including skincare and hair care products such as Grecian Formula (contains lead), lipstick (contains aluminum), deodorant (aluminum), cleaning products and artists paints.

4.  Do mental exercises such as Brain Gym or crossword puzzles.

5.  Dr. Saputo also recommends you take our Alzheimer's Assessment

Dietary Recommendations:

1.  Avoid or limit caffeine, alcohol and other potentially neurotoxic compounds like aspartame and MSG.

2.  Avoid pesticides, herbicides and chemicals by eating organic fruits and vegetables.

3.  Stabilize blood sugar by eating protein at every meal, 3 times per day.  Hypoglycemia, the lack of glucose, can damage brain cells.

4.  Drink purified water, at least 8 glasses per day.

5.  Eat 5-9 servings of fresh fruits and vegetables daily.

Alzheimers Disease Overview

Alzheimer's disease (AD) develops as energy production in certain brain cells begins to fail. Using nutritional tools that are presented that may make it possible to resuscitate energy production and improve symptoms. Drugs are of minimal value and they also have side effects. Lifestyle strategies such as mental and physical exercise can delay or prevent the onset of AD. There are many prescription medications that are "anti-cholinergic" that are discussed that can aggravate symptoms and should be avoided.