Treating Alzheimer’s With No Side Effects

Treating Alzheimer’s With No Side Effects

Living with Alzheimer’s disease is a reality for over 5 million Americans today. Although this eventually debilitating disease was first identified more than 100 years ago, we still have few leads as to what causes Alzheimer’s and how to treat it effectively. What is known about Alzheimer’s is that the disease essentially suffocates the brain with a plaque which causes loss of cognitive function over time.


Medical Approach To Alzheimer’s Treatment

Most physicians treat Alzheimer’s like a brain disease and prescribe pharmaceuticals to slow down plaque buildup and preserve brain function for as long as possible. This conventional approach to treatment only begins after a person has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, which unfortunately may be some time after the damage to the brain has already started. 

Side Effects Of Alzheimer’s Prescriptive Drugs

As with most prescriptive drugs, the benefits of Alzheimer’s drugs are not without their side effects. Many patients report that the prescriptions available to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s are not only not very effective at treating the disease but also complicate matters with debilitating side effects. 


Patients have reported experiencing breathing problems, hives, incontinence, hemorrhaging, and sleep disorders as some of the side effects of the drugs that impact their quality of life. Fortunately, we are now finding that adding specific natural supplements and vitamins to the diets of Alzheimer’s patients can significantly boost the body’s potential to mitigate the progression and effects of the disease with little to no side effects.


Curcumin (Turmeric Extract)

Inflammation is the root of most evils when it comes to our bodies. Known for its inflammation-fighting properties, curcumin is used for many issues, including fighting Alzheimer’s disease. Curcumin is a culinary spice that successfully decreases inflammatory symptoms; it is also beneficial in supporting the body and brain’s health during Alzheimer’s.


Lipoic Acid

Lipoic acid can pull out heavy metals from the brain, reducing inflammation and increasing the production of the protective chemical acetylcholine. Small clinical studies have shown that Lipoic Acid stunts the progression of cognitive decline caused by Alzheimer’s disease. 


Acetyl L-carnitine (ALC)

Acetyl L-carnitine can protect the brain from amyloid-beta plaque formation and reduce the harmful chemical homocysteine. Clinical trials among people who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease showed that 3,000 mg of ALC daily resulted in significantly less cognitive deterioration over a year. 


Gingko Biloba

Ginkgo Biloba is a popular herb that has been used to help improve cognitive function with age. This herb works synergistically with other neuro-cognitive enhancers such as vitamins C, E, and the B family to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s effects on the brain and strengthen the brain’s cognitive function. 


Final Thoughts

If you or someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, adding specific high-quality supplements to your health routine can provide positive results without adverse side effects.