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Dietary Changes/Scientific Study Very Promising

subversivevegan
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https://nutritionfacts.org/video/can-alzheimers-disease-be-reversed-with-a-plant-based-diet/

This is definitely worth exploring. Scientific study by a proven leader in lifestyle-based medicine.

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  • subversivevegan
    subversivevegan Member Posts: 29
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    The underlying scientific study concluded:

    "Conclusions: Comprehensive lifestyle changes may significantly improve cognition and function after 20 weeks in many patients with MCI or early dementia due to AD."

    Please read the actual study as it provides hope: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38849944/

  • Iris L.
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    edited June 18

    This supports what we have been encouraging as following Best Practices as a means of prolonging the early stages. During this time plans can be made regarding future care and wishes.

    Iris

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