The Cure for Alzheimer’s
There is currently no easy cure for Alzheimer’s Disease (AZ) such as a single drug or well-established treatment protocol. However, recent evidence suggests that changing one’s lifestyle may slow down the progress of AZ, especially when caught early.
One of the most interesting methods was developed by Dr. Dale Bredesen (apollohealthco.com) who is an expert in Alzheimer’s memory loss and who has 2 protocols: PreCODE (for prevention) and ReCODE (for reversal) which addresses 36 factors (quite a complex method) that have shown promise in many patients (see The End of Alzheimer’s book by Dr. Dale Bredesen). The theory is that simultaneous treatment of 36 factors is necessary to stop AZ because leaving out a single item may be deleterious to the successful protocol.
The Bredeson’s Protocol has critics including Joanna Hellmuth, MD, of the UCSF Memory and Aging Center (see editorial in the Lancet Neurology, published in May 2020) who state that the research has not been accurately documented in peer-reviewed journals. Reading Dr. Bredesen’s book and following the protocol through private channels may still be beneficial.
Nevertheless, lifestyle changes may have significant benefit in retarding the progression of AZ. It is possible that in the future, the addition of multiple medications to block specific biological pathways may also improve the outcome.
Most likely, the combination of family/friends support with active engagement, lifestyle changes including moderate physical and mental exercises, dietary supplements, reduction of stress, and multiple targeted medications would help to convert this illness into a slowly progressing chronic illness.
Citations
Alzheimer's Association. “Treatments.” Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia, Alzheimer's Association, 2021, www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/treatments.
Apollo Health. “Hope through Science.” Apollo Health, Apollo Health, 22 Feb. 2021, www.apollohealthco.com/.
The End of Alzheimer's: The First Program to Prevent and Reverse Cognitive Decline, Paperback book – July 21, 2020, by Dale Bredesen. Publisher : Avery; 1st edition (July 21, 2020). Paperback : 320 pages, ISBN-10 : 0735216215, ISBN-13 : 978-0735216211.
Leigh, Suzanne. “Pricey Protocol Not Proven to Prevent or Reverse Alzheimer's, Says UCSF Neurologist.” Pricey Protocol Not Proven to Prevent or Reverse Alzheimer's, Says UCSF Neurologist | UC San Francisco, The Regents of The University of California, 10 Feb. 2021, www.ucsf.edu/news/2020/05/417431/pricey-protocol-not-proven-prevent-or-reverse-alzheimers-says-ucsf-neurologist.