Brain Honey

Ronk246 · March 29

Just watched a video by Bill Gates extolling the benefits of a product called Brain Honey. He claimed it could reverse the effects of dementia in even stage 7 victims. At the end, he was selling a 6 month supply for about $300.00. I see it's on Amazon for under $90.00 for a 5 month supply.

Has anyone tried this??? I know, I know, if it worked it would be on the front page. But, Bill Gates? Like he needs the money?

Chammer · March 29

AI generated. I googled and the WWW says : "No, Bill Gates is not selling a product called "brain honey". Reports and advertisements claiming this are a scam that use AI-generated "deepfake" images and voices of celebrities and medical experts to promote a fraudulent product. In reality, Bill Gates has personally invested over $300 million in legitimate, science-based Alzheimer's research and diagnostics, motivated by his father's battle with the disease. "

Ronk246 · March 29

Thanks for that. I will be more aware of AI fakes in the future. It looked really real.

Goodlife2025 · March 30

AI is driving me crazy I can't tell you how many times my DW has come to me telling Mrs. Guthrie has been found. All AI lies not even a story about the Guthrie family but DW doesn't know that. So difficult because initiating and watching the short and cute kitten and puppy videos are one of her few remaining independent electronic activities. I personally see the values and risks of AI but poor wife with dementia is just mostly confused by its shenanigans.

Side note: We have what I call smart Alexa (the latest upgraded version) DW and Alexa had a recent hoot of a time exploring all the ways Alexa could make farting sounds for her. I was listening from the other room and it was quite funny listening to Alexa tell my spouse what different fart sounds are called and giving her the example. And only a few short years ago I might have frowned at such nonsense but listening to her laugh was one of those good moments we all look and wish for.

Biggles · March 30

My suggestion when you use AI type in ‘only facts no advertising material or opinions’

harshedbuzz · March 30

Deep fake.

Maru · March 30

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/75668/brain-honey

My DH shows me all those ads on FB…" this will cure dementia, etc". Last night it was the one for honey. I just gave my standard reply, "I'll look into the science." But, I realized last night that this is another example of DH's critical thinker being broken. Since he is a numbers genius, it is sometimes hard for me to see when his critical thinking isn't working.

beachwalker5 · March 30

My DW has purchased a multitude of honeys, pills, drops, ear buzzing apps. It's all snake oil IMO, thankfully harmless (I hope!). I think buying this crap gives her a sense of control. She exhibits anosognosia but I suspect deep down (subconsciously?) even anosognosia suffers like my DW know something's going on in their brain.

I wish there was a supplement or honey that us caregivers could ingest that would help us better adapt/ adjust our own behavior to better cope with our loved one's new reality. So far dry red wine in the evening seems to work the best for me (Just a joke! Not a recommendation!).

terei · March 30

https://alzconnected.org/discussion/75668/brain-honey

AI is rampant on the internet. Just because someone LOOKS and SOUNDS like Bill Gates, does not mean that is him. Start by being

Skeptical of EVERYTHING you see until you have 100% verified its source

Groovy's Girl · March 30

My brother-in-law told me that I should try giving my DH 2 tablespoons of coconut oil every day. Honestly, don't people realize that there isn't a Magic Bean for this and all these scams and suggestions are just more hurtful nonsense?

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