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Is Virgin Coconut Oil Helpful In Reversing Progressive State Of Alzheimer's?

My mom's name is Thilagavathi. She's 77 years old, Height 5'3" Weight 120 pounds. She ahs been diagnosed with moderate stage of Alzheimers's Disease. She's on 10 mg aricept daily. I have just heard that virgin coconut oil can help reverse the progressive state of Alzheimer's. Can you verify this?
Wed, 3 Sep 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Alzheimers is a progressive disease and at present there is no reversal with any treatment and reversal is not possible as neurons do not grow back.
2. Virgin coconut oil is known to contain saturated fat and is good for health. You can use it for cooking and it is known to reduce cholesterol levels and hence cause lesser damage to brain.
3. Do not stop medication. You can continue using it with virgin coconut oil. It will improve overall symptoms.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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Is Virgin Coconut Oil Helpful In Reversing Progressive State Of Alzheimer's?

Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Alzheimers is a progressive disease and at present there is no reversal with any treatment and reversal is not possible as neurons do not grow back. 2. Virgin coconut oil is known to contain saturated fat and is good for health. You can use it for cooking and it is known to reduce cholesterol levels and hence cause lesser damage to brain. 3. Do not stop medication. You can continue using it with virgin coconut oil. It will improve overall symptoms. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.