Dr. Mary T. Newport M.D. had to face the terrible news that her husband had advanced Alzheimer's Disease. As a pediatrician she didn't know much about Alzheimer's so investigated as much as she could on the disease. She likens it to a type of diabetes of the brain where insulin issues prevent the brain cells from obtaining the glucose that they need for fuel. When deprived of glucose the brain cells eventually shrivel and die.
However there is an alternative fuel in the form of KETONES which are metabolized in the liver after you eat medium chain triglycerides. One form of medium chain triglycerides is pure coconut oil. Dr. Newport began to incorporate pure coconut oil into her husband's diet and the first signs of improvement were seen in just 2 weeks. At his diagnosis they asked him to draw a clock - he was not able to, after 2 weeks of pure coconut oil, he was able to, another 2 weeks later his clock was perfect. His speech had improved, his coordination had improved he even had more energy and a more positive attitude... absolutely amazing for such a short space of time. Dr. Newport even documented her husband's progress in her book Alzheimer's Disease - What if there was a cure?
What is known is that Professor Kieran Clarke Ph.D of Oxford University (UK), and her team have created a Ketone Ester that is 10 times more powerful than pure coconut oil and could be a wonder remedy. Sadly, it all comes back to money... they need millions of pounds to mass produce it and it wouldn't be a profitable business for the investors. This is sad when you consider that by the year 2050 there will be 15.000.000 people in the United States alone with Alzheimer's Disease. Maybe it's time to stop looking at profits and start thinking about reducing the burden on the State produced by 15.000.000 people suffering from Alzheimer's Disease.
You can watch the CBN News report here: http://www.youtube.com/watch_
As far as Pure Coconut Oil is concerned here are some helpful tips:
Coconut oil can be substituted for any solid or liquid oil, lard, or butter in stove top cooking o baking. It can be mixed directly into previously prepared dishes. Some people like to take a spoonful straight up, but this can be disagreeable for some people so mixing it with something else is more palatable.
Coconut oil used to have a bad name as it was considered to raise cholesterol levels... that was before scientists discovered that there are two types of cholesterol; LDL or bad cholesterol and HDL which is the good cholesterol that protects the heart. Coconut oil has been found to raise the HDL marker and therefore protects the heart. Coconut oil has also been found to contain small amounts of phytosterols which are one of the components of "statins" used for lowering cholesterol.
It is important to use PURE coconut oil, you must make sure it is non-hydrogenated with no transfat. Coconut oil that are hydrogenated or have been super heated because it changes the chemical structure of the fats. You must look for products called "virgin", "organic" or "unrefined".
Coconut milk is a combination of the oil and the water from the coconut and most of the calories are from the oil. Coconut cream is mostly coconut milk and sometimes has sugar added. Grated or flaked coconut can be purchased unsweetened or sweetened and is a good source of fiber and coconut oil and contains about 15 grams of oil and 3 grams of fiber per 1/4 cup. However, canned or frozen coconut meat normally contains a lot of added sugar and not much oil per serving. A fresh coconut can be cut up into pieces and eaten fresh. A 2x2 inch piece has about 160 calories and contains 15 grams of oil and 4 grams of fiber. Coconut water does not contain coconut oil usually, but does provide other health benefits. Its electrolyte composition is similar to that of human plasma and is useful in the prevention or treatment of dehydration.
Ketones are also an alternative fuel for other cells in the body that are resistant to insulin or cannot transport glucose, they could also potentially lessen the effects of diabetes I and II on the brain and other organs.
Incorporating pure coconut oil into the diet should be done slowly, too much too soon could produce indigestion, cramping or diarrhea. Start by taking 1 teaspoon of oil with food per meal, increasing gradually, as tolerated, over a week or longer to 4-6 tablespoons a day spread between 2-4 meals.
However, if you have a weight problem or you gain weight easily then you must be careful, as with any fat. You can substitute your usual oils for pure coconut oil but if that isn't enough then you should cut back on the amount of carbohydrates you are consuming. You can also cut back from full fat milk to skimmed milk inorder to balance out the amount of fats you are ingesting.
Remember most of the cells in the body are regenerated within 3-6 months so any damage you may have sustained from consuming trans fats in vegetable oils, could be improved and after that time you may notice an improvement in your skin and a decrease in certain problems such as yeast and fungal infections.
For more information go to: www.coconutketones.com
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