Supplements

What works what doesn’t.

We are so close to having an Alzheimer’s disease modifying therapy. While we are leaps and bounds from where we were decades ago, as it stands, no cure is yet available. Be that as it may, there are several supplemental remedies that claim to slow or even treat Alzheimer’s disease and it’s a billion dollar business with money the priority, not the patient. Below, we outline some of the most popular dietary supplements and offer additional resources for you to make your own determination on the effectiveness of the treatments. Before endorsing any of the supplements below, we strongly recommend discussing your options with a physician.

Now known as Neuriva – No Known Benefits, NOT recommend!

Prevagen is a dietary supplement extracted from apoaequorin, a protein found in jellyfish that has not been proven effective against Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, or mild cognitive impairment and may be unsafe. Prevagen and other herbal remedies that use apoaequorin and claim to treat memory loss among certain demographics however, their claims are not FDA approved and the maker, Quincy Biosciences, has settled a class action lawsuit. According to the lawsuit, “the marketing and advertising representations on these products deceived consumers into thinking that their brain health and memory loss would be helped by taking the supplements” Prevagen has since changed their name to Neuriva.

Ginko biloba

Ginko biloba extract EGb 761® is considered one of the most widely used herbal remedies for dementia and cognitive impairment since the early 2000s. Fortunately, ginko is among the best evaluated and most characterized extracts, however its efficacy for Alzheimer’s disease and/or dementia remains controversial. Learn more about ginko biloba extract here:

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is an antioxidant that is naturally produced in the body and can be found in all organs. Levels throughout the body naturally decrease with age. Authors of a 2015 study believe that CoQ10, given in conjunction with creatinine, may delay cognitive decline. The links below will provide more insight on coenzyme Q10.

Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Alpha lipoic acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid that can be found in foods such as yeast, broccoli and organ meats such as liver and kidney. The supplement has been used to treat ailments such as HIV and Alzheimer’s. Explore more impacts of this supplement below:

Phosphatidylserine

Phosphatidylserine is a fatty substance that the body produces to cover cell throughout the human body. It is found in abundance in the brain. Research suggests that, after using phosphatidylserine as a treatment, an increase in cognitive function was detected. Learn more about the phosphatidylserine below:

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