Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hi- It says “[link to homocysteine test resources] under WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR below, but there is no link? Should I just Google it? Cyn On Behalf Of jo Friday, January 18, 2008 1:58 PM [sPAM] B12 and Alzheimers Yet another reason to eat fortified foods daily or take a supplement.... Jo Food is Medicine Approach for Memory Loss and Alzheimers FOOD OR DRUGS? THE VERDICT Every year in Europe, a million people are diagnosed with memory decline, and 400,000 of them go on to be diagnosed with dementia. If you are over 35, it’s time to think about Alzheimer’s. As strange as this may sound, we now know that it takes approximately 40 years to develop Alzheimer’s and there are no obvious signs, except perhaps a minor deterioration in memory and concentration, for at least the first 20 years of the disease process. Many people think of this as ‘getting old’, but you can age without excessive memory loss. Most of the current medications – donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon) and galantamine (Reminyl) – can temporarily improve or stabilize the symptoms of dementia, but once you stop your prescription, you’ll deteriorate rapidly and within six weeks you will be no better than someone who has never taken the drug. What all this adds up to is that Alzheimer’s, which accounts for the vast majority of cases of dementia, is preventable. What is equally clear is that there is no drug that can do anything except, at most, briefly delay the debilitating symptoms. The nutritional approach, however, could play a role beyond the preventative, as valuable as that is. It may also reverse early signs of memory and mental impairment without any associated side effects. If this proves to be so in ongoing trials, the nutritional approach should certainly be the first port of call for anyone with memory problems. WHAT WORKS Test your homocysteine level. If you have a relative whose mental gears are starting to slip, make sure they have a simple memory test, just to get a measure of the situation, plus a homocysteine test, which is the best indicator of risk. If their (and in fact, your) homocysteine level is above 9 units and there are any signs or symptoms of memory problems, we recommend supplementing with a homocysteine-lowering formula. This should provide vitamin B6 (20 to 100mg), B12 (100 to 500mcg), and folic acid (1,000 to 2,000mcg) a day or, better still, take an all-round homocysteine-lowering formula containing TMG and B2 as well. N-acetyl-cysteine (500mg a day). Alternatively, choose a homocysteine formula incorporating a special form of B12, methyl B12, which works best. Up your omega-3s. To help reduce brain inflammation, we recommend supplementing with omega-3 fish oils, as well as eating oily fish two to three times a week. The ideal amount for maximizing memory and mental health is likely to be in the region of 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA daily, doubling this if you have age-related memory decline. Increase your antioxidants. To ensure you are getting the proper types and amounts of antioxidants, eat lots of fruit and vegetables with a variety of colours. Think blueberries, raspberries, apples, broccoli, red cabbage, sweet potatoes, carrots and so on – antioxidants such as the anthocyanidans found in red and purple fruit and vegetables are powerful and highly efficient at scavenging free radicals. On top of this, supplement 2,000 mg of vitamin C a day, taken in two divided doses, plus 400iu (300mg) of vitamin E, as part of an all-round antioxidant that contains N-acetyl-cysteine and/or reduced glutathione. Stay mentally and physically active. Keep learning new things and using your mind, and exercise at least three times a week. Even walking 15 minutes a day makes a difference. Dig deeper by reading Food is Better Medicine Than Drugs for all the evidence to support this approach, and its comparitive effectiveness and safety compared to the conventional treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’ s. Also read The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by Patrick Holford with Shane Heaton and Deborah Colson. WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR Ask your doctor to measure your homocysteine level (or you can measure your own homocysteine level with a home test [link to homocysteine test resources]. If your level is high, you should take a supplement with B vitamins as well as zinc, TMG and NAC, and top up daily with plenty of B-rich fruit and green, leafy vegetables. What if your doctor draws a blank or needs convincing? Show them the evidence: either lend them a copy of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by Patrick Holford, or refer them to the work of Oxford’s Optima Project or the Alzheimer’s Research Trust. If you, or a relative of yours, is prescribed Aricept, monitor changes in their memory. If it makes no difference, there’s little point in taking this drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hi Cyn I think just google it. Homocysteine tests are part of the normal cholesterol tests that doctors do with a thumb prick test. Jo - ckg Monday, January 21, 2008 7:00 PM RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Hi- It says “[link to homocysteine test resources] under WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR below, but there is no link? Should I just Google it? Cyn On Behalf Of joFriday, January 18, 2008 1:58 PM Subject: [sPAM] B12 and Alzheimers Yet another reason to eat fortified foods daily or take a supplement....JoFood is Medicine Approach for Memory Loss and AlzheimersFOOD OR DRUGS? THE VERDICTEvery year in Europe, a million people are diagnosed with memory decline,and 400,000 of them go on to be diagnosed with dementia. If you are over 35,it’s time to think about Alzheimer’s. As strange as this may sound, we nowknow that it takes approximately 40 years to develop Alzheimer’s and thereare no obvious signs, except perhaps a minor deterioration in memory andconcentration, for at least the first 20 years of the disease process. Manypeople think of this as ‘getting old’, but you can age without excessivememory loss.Most of the current medications – donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon)and galantamine (Reminyl) – can temporarily improve or stabilize thesymptoms of dementia, but once you stop your prescription, you’lldeteriorate rapidly and within six weeks you will be no better than someonewho has never taken the drug.What all this adds up to is that Alzheimer’s, which accounts for the vastmajority of cases of dementia, is preventable. What is equally clear is thatthere is no drug that can do anything except, at most, briefly delay thedebilitating symptoms. The nutritional approach, however, could play a rolebeyond the preventative, as valuable as that is. It may also reverse earlysigns of memory and mental impairment without any associated side effects.If this proves to be so in ongoing trials, the nutritional approach shouldcertainly be the first port of call for anyone with memory problems.WHAT WORKSTest your homocysteine level. If you have a relative whose mental gears arestarting to slip, make sure they have a simple memory test, just to get ameasure of the situation, plus a homocysteine test, which is the bestindicator of risk. If their (and in fact, your) homocysteine level is above9 units and there are any signs or symptoms of memory problems, we recommendsupplementing with a homocysteine-lowering formula. This should providevitamin B6 (20 to 100mg), B12 (100 to 500mcg), and folic acid (1,000 to2,000mcg) a day or, better still, take an all-round homocysteine-loweringformula containing TMG and B2 as well. N-acetyl-cysteine (500mg a day).Alternatively, choose a homocysteine formula incorporating a special form ofB12, methyl B12, which works best.Up your omega-3s. To help reduce brain inflammation, we recommendsupplementing with omega-3 fish oils, as well as eating oily fish two tothree times a week. The ideal amount for maximizing memory and mental healthis likely to be in the region of 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA daily,doubling this if you have age-related memory decline.Increase your antioxidants. To ensure you are getting the proper types andamounts of antioxidants, eat lots of fruit and vegetables with a variety ofcolours. Think blueberries, raspberries, apples, broccoli, red cabbage,sweet potatoes, carrots and so on – antioxidants such as the anthocyanidansfound in red and purple fruit and vegetables are powerful and highlyefficient at scavenging free radicals. On top of this, supplement 2,000 mgof vitamin C a day, taken in two divided doses, plus 400iu (300mg) ofvitamin E, as part of an all-round antioxidant that containsN-acetyl-cysteine and/or reduced glutathione.Stay mentally and physically active. Keep learning new things and using yourmind, and exercise at least three times a week. Even walking 15 minutes aday makes a difference.Dig deeper by reading Food is Better Medicine Than Drugs for all theevidence to support this approach, and its comparitive effectiveness andsafety compared to the conventional treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’s. Also read The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by Patrick Holford with ShaneHeaton and Deborah Colson.WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTORAsk your doctor to measure your homocysteine level (or you can measure yourown homocysteine level with a home test [link to homocysteine testresources]. If your level is high, you should take a supplement with Bvitamins as well as zinc, TMG and NAC, and top up daily with plenty ofB-rich fruit and green, leafy vegetables.What if your doctor draws a blank or needs convincing? Show them theevidence: either lend them a copy of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan byPatrick Holford, or refer them to the work of Oxford’s Optima Project or theAlzheimer’s Research Trust.If you, or a relative of yours, is prescribed Aricept, monitor changes intheir memory. If it makes no difference, there’s little point in taking thisdrug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 Just thought I would let you know that ( on the subject of blood ), that I gave my 56th donation today. Peter H jo <jo.heartwork Sent: Monday, 21 January, 2008 7:20:07 PMRe: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Hi Cyn I think just google it. Homocysteine tests are part of the normal cholesterol tests that doctors do with a thumb prick test. Jo - ckg @gro ups.com Monday, January 21, 2008 7:00 PM RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Hi- It says “[link to homocysteine test resources] under WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR below, but there is no link? Should I just Google it? Cyn @gro ups.com [ @gro ups.com ] On Behalf Of joFriday, January 18, 2008 1:58 PM@gro ups.com[sPAM][vegan_ chat] B12 and Alzheimers Yet another reason to eat fortified foods daily or take a supplement.. ..JoFood is Medicine Approach for Memory Loss and AlzheimersFOOD OR DRUGS? THE VERDICTEvery year in Europe , a million people are diagnosed with memory decline,and 400,000 of them go on to be diagnosed with dementia. If you are over 35,it’s time to think about Alzheimer’s. As strange as this may sound, we nowknow that it takes approximately 40 years to develop Alzheimer’s and thereare no obvious signs, except perhaps a minor deterioration in memory andconcentration, for at least the first 20 years of the disease process. Manypeople think of this as ‘getting old’, but you can age without excessivememory loss.Most of the current medications – donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon)and galantamine (Reminyl) – can temporarily improve or stabilize thesymptoms of dementia, but once you stop your prescription, you’lldeteriorate rapidly and within six weeks you will be no better than someonewho has never taken the drug.What all this adds up to is that Alzheimer’s, which accounts for the vastmajority of cases of dementia, is preventable. What is equally clear is thatthere is no drug that can do anything except, at most, briefly delay thedebilitating symptoms. The nutritional approach, however, could play a rolebeyond the preventative, as valuable as that is. It may also reverse earlysigns of memory and mental impairment without any associated side effects.If this proves to be so in ongoing trials, the nutritional approach shouldcertainly be the first port of call for anyone with memory problems.WHAT WORKSTest your homocysteine level. If you have a relative whose mental gears arestarting to slip, make sure they have a simple memory test, just to get ameasure of the situation, plus a homocysteine test, which is the bestindicator of risk. If their (and in fact, your) homocysteine level is above9 units and there are any signs or symptoms of memory problems, we recommendsupplementing with a homocysteine- lowering formula. This should providevitamin B6 (20 to 100mg), B12 (100 to 500mcg), and folic acid (1,000 to2,000mcg) a day or, better still, take an all-round homocysteine- loweringformula containing TMG and B2 as well. N-acetyl-cysteine (500mg a day).Alternatively, choose a homocysteine formula incorporating a special form ofB12, methyl B12, which works best.Up your omega-3s. To help reduce brain inflammation, we recommendsupplementing with omega-3 fish oils, as well as eating oily fish two tothree times a week. The ideal amount for maximizing memory and mental healthis likely to be in the region of 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA daily,doubling this if you have age-related memory decline.Increase your antioxidants. To ensure you are getting the proper types andamounts of antioxidants, eat lots of fruit and vegetables with a variety ofcolours. Think blueberries, raspberries, apples, broccoli, red cabbage,sweet potatoes, carrots and so on – antioxidants such as the anthocyanidansfound in red and purple fruit and vegetables are powerful and highlyefficient at scavenging free radicals. On top of this, supplement 2,000 mgof vitamin C a day, taken in two divided doses, plus 400iu (300mg) ofvitamin E, as part of an all-round antioxidant that containsN-acetyl-cysteine and/or reduced glutathione.Stay mentally and physically active. Keep learning new things and using yourmind, and exercise at least three times a week. Even walking 15 minutes aday makes a difference.Dig deeper by reading Food is Better Medicine Than Drugs for all theevidence to support this approach, and its comparitive effectiveness andsafety compared to the conventional treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’s. Also read The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by Patrick Holford with ShaneHeaton and Deborah Colson.WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTORAsk your doctor to measure your homocysteine level (or you can measure yourown homocysteine level with a home test [link to homocysteine testresources]. If your level is high, you should take a supplement with Bvitamins as well as zinc, TMG and NAC, and top up daily with plenty ofB-rich fruit and green, leafy vegetables.What if your doctor draws a blank or needs convincing? Show them theevidence: either lend them a copy of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan byPatrick Holford, or refer them to the work of Oxford ’s Optima Project or theAlzheimer’s Research Trust.If you, or a relative of yours, is prescribed Aricept, monitor changes intheir memory. If it makes no difference, there’s little point in taking thisdrug. Answers - Get better answers from someone who knows. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 21, 2008 Report Share Posted January 21, 2008 56 all in one day...wow hee hee Peter VV Jan 21, 2008 11:38 AM Re: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Just thought I would let you know that ( on the subject of blood ), that I gave my 56th donation today. Peter H jo <jo.heartwork > Sent: Monday, 21 January, 2008 7:20:07 PMRe: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Hi Cyn I think just google it. Homocysteine tests are part of the normal cholesterol tests that doctors do with a thumb prick test. Jo - ckg @gro ups.com Monday, January 21, 2008 7:00 PM RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Hi- It says “[link to homocysteine test resources] under WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR below, but there is no link? Should I just Google it? Cyn @gro ups.com [ @gro ups.com ] On Behalf Of joFriday, January 18, 2008 1:58 PM@gro ups.com[sPAM][vegan_ chat] B12 and Alzheimers Yet another reason to eat fortified foods daily or take a supplement.. ..JoFood is Medicine Approach for Memory Loss and AlzheimersFOOD OR DRUGS? THE VERDICTEvery year in Europe , a million people are diagnosed with memory decline,and 400,000 of them go on to be diagnosed with dementia. If you are over 35,it’s time to think about Alzheimer’s. As strange as this may sound, we nowknow that it takes approximately 40 years to develop Alzheimer’s and thereare no obvious signs, except perhaps a minor deterioration in memory andconcentration, for at least the first 20 years of the disease process. Manypeople think of this as ‘getting old’, but you can age without excessivememory loss.Most of the current medications – donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon)and galantamine (Reminyl) – can temporarily improve or stabilize thesymptoms of dementia, but once you stop your prescription, you’lldeteriorate rapidly and within six weeks you will be no better than someonewho has never taken the drug.What all this adds up to is that Alzheimer’s, which accounts for the vastmajority of cases of dementia, is preventable. What is equally clear is thatthere is no drug that can do anything except, at most, briefly delay thedebilitating symptoms. The nutritional approach, however, could play a rolebeyond the preventative, as valuable as that is. It may also reverse earlysigns of memory and mental impairment without any associated side effects.If this proves to be so in ongoing trials, the nutritional approach shouldcertainly be the first port of call for anyone with memory problems.WHAT WORKSTest your homocysteine level. If you have a relative whose mental gears arestarting to slip, make sure they have a simple memory test, just to get ameasure of the situation, plus a homocysteine test, which is the bestindicator of risk. If their (and in fact, your) homocysteine level is above9 units and there are any signs or symptoms of memory problems, we recommendsupplementing with a homocysteine- lowering formula. This should providevitamin B6 (20 to 100mg), B12 (100 to 500mcg), and folic acid (1,000 to2,000mcg) a day or, better still, take an all-round homocysteine- loweringformula containing TMG and B2 as well. N-acetyl-cysteine (500mg a day).Alternatively, choose a homocysteine formula incorporating a special form ofB12, methyl B12, which works best.Up your omega-3s. To help reduce brain inflammation, we recommendsupplementing with omega-3 fish oils, as well as eating oily fish two tothree times a week. The ideal amount for maximizing memory and mental healthis likely to be in the region of 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA daily,doubling this if you have age-related memory decline.Increase your antioxidants. To ensure you are getting the proper types andamounts of antioxidants, eat lots of fruit and vegetables with a variety ofcolours. Think blueberries, raspberries, apples, broccoli, red cabbage,sweet potatoes, carrots and so on – antioxidants such as the anthocyanidansfound in red and purple fruit and vegetables are powerful and highlyefficient at scavenging free radicals. On top of this, supplement 2,000 mgof vitamin C a day, taken in two divided doses, plus 400iu (300mg) ofvitamin E, as part of an all-round antioxidant that containsN-acetyl-cysteine and/or reduced glutathione.Stay mentally and physically active. Keep learning new things and using yourmind, and exercise at least three times a week. Even walking 15 minutes aday makes a difference.Dig deeper by reading Food is Better Medicine Than Drugs for all theevidence to support this approach, and its comparitive effectiveness andsafety compared to the conventional treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’s. Also read The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by Patrick Holford with ShaneHeaton and Deborah Colson.WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTORAsk your doctor to measure your homocysteine level (or you can measure yourown homocysteine level with a home test [link to homocysteine testresources]. If your level is high, you should take a supplement with Bvitamins as well as zinc, TMG and NAC, and top up daily with plenty ofB-rich fruit and green, leafy vegetables.What if your doctor draws a blank or needs convincing? Show them theevidence: either lend them a copy of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan byPatrick Holford, or refer them to the work of Oxford ’s Optima Project or theAlzheimer’s Research Trust.If you, or a relative of yours, is prescribed Aricept, monitor changes intheir memory. If it makes no difference, there’s little point in taking thisdrug. Answers - Get better answers from someone who knows. Try it now. Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. 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Guest guest Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Look out, Jo has just accused me of " crowing on "about analogues, I cant be having that buuly boy tactics, I have only posted once in a year! Peter H fraggle <EBbrewpunx Sent: Monday, 21 January, 2008 11:06:49 PMRe: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers 56 all in one day...wow hee hee Peter VV Jan 21, 2008 11:38 AM @gro ups.com Re: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Just thought I would let you know that ( on the subject of blood ), that I gave my 56th donation today. Peter H jo <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com>@gro ups.comMonday, 21 January, 2008 7:20:07 PMRe: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Hi Cyn I think just google it. Homocysteine tests are part of the normal cholesterol tests that doctors do with a thumb prick test. Jo - ckg @gro ups.com Monday, January 21, 2008 7:00 PM RE:] B12 and Alzheimers Hi- It says “[link to homocysteine test resources] under WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR below, but there is no link? Should I just Google it? Cyn @gro ups.com [ @gro ups.com ] On Behalf Of joFriday, January 18, 2008 1:58 PM@gro ups.com[sPAM][vegan_ chat] B12 and Alzheimers Yet another reason to eat fortified foods daily or take a supplement.. ..JoFood is Medicine Approach for Memory Loss and AlzheimersFOOD OR DRUGS? THE VERDICTEvery year in Europe , a million people are diagnosed with memory decline,and 400,000 of them go on to be diagnosed with dementia. If you are over 35,it’s time to think about Alzheimer’s. As strange as this may sound, we nowknow that it takes approximately 40 years to develop Alzheimer’s and thereare no obvious signs, except perhaps a minor deterioration in memory andconcentration, for at least the first 20 years of the disease process. Manypeople think of this as ‘getting old’, but you can age without excessivememory loss.Most of the current medications – donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon)and galantamine (Reminyl) – can temporarily improve or stabilize thesymptoms of dementia, but once you stop your prescription, you’lldeteriorate rapidly and within six weeks you will be no better than someonewho has never taken the drug.What all this adds up to is that Alzheimer’s, which accounts for the vastmajority of cases of dementia, is preventable. What is equally clear is thatthere is no drug that can do anything except, at most, briefly delay thedebilitating symptoms. The nutritional approach, however, could play a rolebeyond the preventative, as valuable as that is. It may also reverse earlysigns of memory and mental impairment without any associated side effects.If this proves to be so in ongoing trials, the nutritional approach shouldcertainly be the first port of call for anyone with memory problems.WHAT WORKSTest your homocysteine level. If you have a relative whose mental gears arestarting to slip, make sure they have a simple memory test, just to get ameasure of the situation, plus a homocysteine test, which is the bestindicator of risk. If their (and in fact, your) homocysteine level is above9 units and there are any signs or symptoms of memory problems, we recommendsupplementing with a homocysteine- lowering formula. This should providevitamin B6 (20 to 100mg), B12 (100 to 500mcg), and folic acid (1,000 to2,000mcg) a day or, better still, take an all-round homocysteine- loweringformula containing TMG and B2 as well. N-acetyl-cysteine (500mg a day).Alternatively, choose a homocysteine formula incorporating a special form ofB12, methyl B12, which works best.Up your omega-3s. To help reduce brain inflammation, we recommendsupplementing with omega-3 fish oils, as well as eating oily fish two tothree times a week. The ideal amount for maximizing memory and mental healthis likely to be in the region of 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA daily,doubling this if you have age-related memory decline.Increase your antioxidants. To ensure you are getting the proper types andamounts of antioxidants, eat lots of fruit and vegetables with a variety ofcolours. Think blueberries, raspberries, apples, broccoli, red cabbage,sweet potatoes, carrots and so on – antioxidants such as the anthocyanidansfound in red and purple fruit and vegetables are powerful and highlyefficient at scavenging free radicals. On top of this, supplement 2,000 mgof vitamin C a day, taken in two divided doses, plus 400iu (300mg) ofvitamin E, as part of an all-round antioxidant that containsN-acetyl-cysteine and/or reduced glutathione.Stay mentally and physically active. Keep learning new things and using yourmind, and exercise at least three times a week. Even walking 15 minutes aday makes a difference.Dig deeper by reading Food is Better Medicine Than Drugs for all theevidence to support this approach, and its comparitive effectiveness andsafety compared to the conventional treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’s. Also read The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by Patrick Holford with ShaneHeaton and Deborah Colson.WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTORAsk your doctor to measure your homocysteine level (or you can measure yourown homocysteine level with a home test [link to homocysteine testresources]. If your level is high, you should take a supplement with Bvitamins as well as zinc, TMG and NAC, and top up daily with plenty ofB-rich fruit and green, leafy vegetables.What if your doctor draws a blank or needs convincing? Show them theevidence: either lend them a copy of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan byPatrick Holford, or refer them to the work of Oxford ’s Optima Project or theAlzheimer’s Research Trust.If you, or a relative of yours, is prescribed Aricept, monitor changes intheir memory. If it makes no difference, there’s little point in taking thisdrug. Answers - Get better answers from someone who knows. Try it now. Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance. Confucius Sent from - a smarter inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 What do you mean - 'bully boy tactics' Peter? Seems a little over the top to me. Jo , Peter VV <swpgh01 wrote: > > Look out, Jo has just accused me of " crowing on " about analogues, I cant be having that buuly boy tactics, I have only posted once in a year! > > Peter H > > > > > > fraggle <EBbrewpunx > > Monday, 21 January, 2008 11:06:49 PM > Re: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers > > 56 all in one day...wow > > hee hee > > > > > Peter VV > Jan 21, 2008 11:38 AM > @gro ups.com > Re: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers > > > Just thought I would let you know that ( on the subject of blood ), that I gave my 56th donation today. > > Peter H > > > > > > jo <jo.heartwork@ gmail.com> > @gro ups.com > Monday, 21 January, 2008 7:20:07 PM > Re: RE:] B12 and Alzheimers > > > Hi Cyn > > I think just google it. Homocysteine tests are part of the normal cholesterol tests that doctors do with a thumb prick test. > > Jo > - > ckg > @gro ups.com > Monday, January 21, 2008 7:00 PM > RE:] B12 and Alzheimers > > > Hi- It says “[link to homocysteine test resources] under WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR below, but there is no link? Should I just Google it? Cyn > > > > > @gro ups.com [ @gro ups.com ] On Behalf Of jo > Friday, January 18, 2008 1:58 PM > @gro ups.com > [sPAM][vegan_ chat] B12 and Alzheimers > > Yet another reason to eat fortified foods daily or take a supplement.. .. > > Jo > > Food is Medicine Approach for Memory Loss and Alzheimers > FOOD OR DRUGS? THE VERDICT > > Every year in Europe , a million people are diagnosed with memory decline, > and 400,000 of them go on to be diagnosed with dementia. If you are over 35, > it’s time to think about Alzheimer’s. As strange as this may sound, we now > know that it takes approximately 40 years to develop Alzheimer’s and there > are no obvious signs, except perhaps a minor deterioration in memory and > concentration, for at least the first 20 years of the disease process. Many > people think of this as ‘getting old’, but you can age without excessive > memory loss. > > Most of the current medications †" donepezil (Aricept), rivastigmine (Exelon) > and galantamine (Reminyl) †" can temporarily improve or stabilize the > symptoms of dementia, but once you stop your prescription, you’ll > deteriorate rapidly and within six weeks you will be no better than someone > who has never taken the drug. > > What all this adds up to is that Alzheimer’s, which accounts for the vast > majority of cases of dementia, is preventable. What is equally clear is that > there is no drug that can do anything except, at most, briefly delay the > debilitating symptoms. The nutritional approach, however, could play a role > beyond the preventative, as valuable as that is. It may also reverse early > signs of memory and mental impairment without any associated side effects. > If this proves to be so in ongoing trials, the nutritional approach should > certainly be the first port of call for anyone with memory problems. > > WHAT WORKS > Test your homocysteine level. If you have a relative whose mental gears are > starting to slip, make sure they have a simple memory test, just to get a > measure of the situation, plus a homocysteine test, which is the best > indicator of risk. If their (and in fact, your) homocysteine level is above > 9 units and there are any signs or symptoms of memory problems, we recommend > supplementing with a homocysteine- lowering formula. This should provide > vitamin B6 (20 to 100mg), B12 (100 to 500mcg), and folic acid (1,000 to > 2,000mcg) a day or, better still, take an all-round homocysteine- lowering > formula containing TMG and B2 as well. N-acetyl-cysteine (500mg a day). > Alternatively, choose a homocysteine formula incorporating a special form of > B12, methyl B12, which works best. > > Up your omega-3s. To help reduce brain inflammation, we recommend > supplementing with omega-3 fish oils, as well as eating oily fish two to > three times a week. The ideal amount for maximizing memory and mental health > is likely to be in the region of 300mg of EPA and 200mg of DHA daily, > doubling this if you have age-related memory decline. > > Increase your antioxidants. To ensure you are getting the proper types and > amounts of antioxidants, eat lots of fruit and vegetables with a variety of > colours. Think blueberries, raspberries, apples, broccoli, red cabbage, > sweet potatoes, carrots and so on †" antioxidants such as the anthocyanidans > found in red and purple fruit and vegetables are powerful and highly > efficient at scavenging free radicals. On top of this, supplement 2,000 mg > of vitamin C a day, taken in two divided doses, plus 400iu (300mg) of > vitamin E, as part of an all-round antioxidant that contains > N-acetyl-cysteine and/or reduced glutathione. > > Stay mentally and physically active. Keep learning new things and using your > mind, and exercise at least three times a week. Even walking 15 minutes a > day makes a difference. > > Dig deeper by reading Food is Better Medicine Than Drugs for all the > evidence to support this approach, and its comparitive effectiveness and > safety compared to the conventional treatment of memory loss and Alzheimer’ > s. Also read The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by Patrick Holford with Shane > Heaton and Deborah Colson. > > WORKING WITH YOUR DOCTOR > Ask your doctor to measure your homocysteine level (or you can measure your > own homocysteine level with a home test [link to homocysteine test > resources]. If your level is high, you should take a supplement with B > vitamins as well as zinc, TMG and NAC, and top up daily with plenty of > B-rich fruit and green, leafy vegetables. > > What if your doctor draws a blank or needs convincing? Show them the > evidence: either lend them a copy of The Alzheimer’s Prevention Plan by > Patrick Holford, or refer them to the work of Oxford ’s Optima Project or the > Alzheimer’s Research Trust. > > If you, or a relative of yours, is prescribed Aricept, monitor changes in > their memory. If it makes no difference, there’s little point in taking this > drug. > > > > > > Answers - Get better answers from someone who knows. 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