coconut oil, Axona, or bacopa for Alzheimer's

April 2012

Patients will ask about coconut oil, Axona, or bacopa for Alzheimer's.

Coconut oil is being promoted to help "lift the fog" and reverse Alzheimer's symptoms. It contains medium chain triglycerides.

Using triglycerides is based on the theory that in Alzheimer's patients, the brain isn't properly using glucose.

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