| A chronic, organic mental disease, one form of presenile dementia (deterioration), caused by atrophies of frontal and occipital lobes of the brain, that is the parts we think and remember with. A number of causes have been suggested including aluminium toxicity, genetic factors, slow virus infection, low serum B12 levels and insufficient blood oxygen flow to the brain.
Diet:
Avoid aluminium products found in antacids, kitchen utensils, anti-perspirants. Eat a wholesome diet with plenty of unrefined foods, fibre and fresh fruit and vegetables. Limit consumption of saturated fats, refined carbohydrates and sugars.
Nutrients:
Phosphatidylserine, acetyl-L-carnitine and high potency B complex to improve the transmission of nerve impulses between brain cells and the nervous system. Beta-carotene, vitamins C, E, and selenium to increase oxygen flow to the brain. Also useful is flax seed oil.
Herbs:
Ginkgo biloba. |
