\r\n \r\n Arrow, I remembered this thread that Marilyn started regarding coconut oil and AD.
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\r\n \r\n thanks, guess I need some MCT cause I forgot all about it!\r\n

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\r\n \r\n Wow, I wonder if coconut oil is anti-inflammatory.
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\nBecause Alzheimers is a type of inflammation of the brain.\r\n

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\r\n \r\n It\'s another reason to ensure we keep a reserve store of natural anti inflammatory agents.
\r\nVitamin D3 levels above 50ng/ml ideally 60-ng/ml to ensure we always have some available stored in tissues if required.
\r\nOmega 3 works as an anti inflammatory in the brain. But if you have 5times more omega 6 than omega 3 the omega 6 displaces the omega 3 from it\'s postition in cells. Therefore before omega 3 can function optimally we need to eliminate industrially made seed oils so effective amounts of omega 3 can then functions. 2g of omega 3 (thats the sum of the EPA and DHA numbers on your fish oil container) will change plasma levels fairly quickly but it may take a couple of years to change 50% of your cells and 5 yrs to finish the job, so to get from the current US average of 30omega 6 <>1 omega 3 is a long term project.
\r\nMagnesium is another brain anti inflammatory. Only 10% of US adults get the current RDA magnesium daily, and most people who understant it\'s role think the RDA is half what it should be.
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\r\nAnother good thing about Coconut oil is that being anti inflammatory it has an omega 3 sparing role. It\'s not adding to the omega 6 imbalance but actually, because it saves some of the omega 3 being used up acts to preserve/enhance omega 3 status.\r\n

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\r\n \r\n WOW! Those pictures of the Cookies and Biscuits on the Tropical Traditions
\nWebsite do look soooooo delicious! I think it\'s time for me to try using my
\nTT Coconut Oil for more than just frying. The Tropical Traditions is the
\nonly brand I use. I\'ve tried 2 others but ended up throwing them away. \r\n

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\r\n \r\n I cannot find this information elsewhere. Are there any scientific papers to back it up?\r\n

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\r\n \r\n I\'ll see if I can locate it but actually it\'s simply common sense. If you use the same amount of calories from an inflammatory or pro inflammatory source and replace those calories with anti inflammatory or neutral inflammatory oil it should be obvious the body will not have to waste it\'s time or reserves resolving the inflammation.
\r\nResolving adipose tissue inflammation gives a basic understanding of the omega 3 omega 6 issue.
\r\nThis paper shows CO is anti inflammatory
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\r\nHere\'s a paper suggesting that substituting virgin coconut oil in food preparation for omega-6 sources may help reduce inflammation tendency at the tissue level by displacing some of the excess dietary omega-6 fats.\r\n

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\r\n \r\n All indications demonstrate that it is anti-inflammatory
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\nwww.tropicaltraditions.com is a good place to buy it. They periodically have great sales.\r\n

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\r\n \r\n My husband has AD (diagnosed in 2000) and I have had him on the MCT oils since December 2008. For him, it definitely has been helpful-' + '-cognitively he is better now than he was two years ago. From reading on forums, not everyone is helped—it’s try it, it might help. If you do try, start slowly to avoid gastrointestinal problems. I have been using Now Brand MCT Oil and Twinlab MCT Fuel (emulsified MCT) combined with a little coconut oil.
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\nCheck out Dr. Newport’s website, especially the first article and the April 2009 update. Also, her first two blog entries (May 2009) give more of an update on her husband’s progress.
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\nhttps://www.coconutketones.com/\r\n

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\r\n \r\n The trouble with AD is that by the time it is diagnosed a lot of damage has already happened.
\r\nthat is why ensuring your feed your brain while it is still healthy is so important.
\r\nDr McCleary explains in his blog the importance of brain health and diet.
\r\nThe most recent blog is here but it\'s worth reading all his posts from the start.
\r\nWhy Feeding Your Brain is Important ... to Your Waist
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\r\nIf you are new to the idea of using ketones rather than glucose for improved brain function then thiThis site has a useful video and article but that is based on a more refined ketone product sold as a medical food item.
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\r\nDr McCleary talks about it here\r\n

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\r\n \r\n I use coconut oil to make popcorn as well as cookies (half butter and half cocounut oil. It workes quite well.\r\n

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