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Have you attended lectures or seminars or read some books about the actual physical condition of the brain, and what is seen during autopsies?
Do you know about the different kinds of protein molecules involved in the different kinds of dementia? Tau, beta-amyloid, alpha-synuclein hexamer, progranulin ... and on and on. And that recent research is identifying some links in the DNA chain that might be implicated in certain types of dementia?
And that dementia typically starts developing in the brain some 20 years before symptoms appear?
The causes and triggers for dementia are extremely complex. Although that has been the target of huge, huge amounts of research worldwide, for decades, science is still not certain of the exact causes and sequences in the development of dementia.
Given that complexity, what are the chances that taking extract of dandelion (or whatever) is going to solve this baffling problem?
Sure, if your loved one has a vitamin B deficiency, give her supplements as suggested by her doctor. If, like nearly everyone in the Northern hemisphere, he has a vitamin D deficiency, address that.
But true dementia? Sorry folks, we just don't know enough to say what might help.
BUT
The supplement industry, the folks who sell supplements and write books and sell videos, are profit-driven, too. And they do not have to prove to the FDA that their products work -- only that they are not harmful. They don't have to go through years of peer-reviewed trials. They are allowed to advertise on the internet and elsewhere based on testimonials only, with no scientific backing.
I agree that the profit-motive is a disturbing way to approach healthcare, but I think that is true for the little (and not so little) supplement industry as it is for Big Pharma.
Also, since God presumably gave us intelligence, are the pharmaceuticals we create with that intelligence also a gift from God?
Exercise will help with depression and mental stimulation. Being around people, having a purpose really is helpful.
I have tried coconut oil, b-complex more specifically b12, fish oil, turmeric and vitamin D. Dementia is unique to each person so make sure your remedies don't conflict with medications, very important to check with physician.
Individual cases don't really prove anything.
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