Dementia is a major public health challenge, affecting around 55 million people worldwide. Unfortunately, it's expected that the number of people living with dementia will increase by 50% over the next decade. (1/10)
Dementia doesn't just appear suddenly one day. It sneaks up on you. There are symptoms of brain fog in the form of mood disturbance and reduced cognitive function years before a diagnosis of dementia is provided. (2/10)
Alzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, characterized by memory loss, impaired judgment, and other cognitive difficulties. (3/10)
But this wording does not encompass the complete loss of sense of self that occurs or the distress experienced by the loved one watching. (4/10)
The strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's is having the ε4 allele of Apolipoprotein E (APOE). (5/10)
About a quarter of the general population has at least one ε4 allele, with heterozygotes having a three-fold increased risk of Alzheimer's and homozygotes having nearly 15 times higher risk. (6/10)
But I believe the ketogenic diet can greatly modify this APOE risk factor. And plenty of people develop dementias without the APOE risk factor. So don't get hung up on that. Genes are not your destiny. Their expression can be modified through powerful epigenetic factors. (7/10)
Pharmaceutical treatments for Alzheimer's & dementia have not been very effective, so the focus has shifted towards non-pharmacological approaches. In the early stages of the disease, the ketogenic diet is life-changing. (8/10) #Alzheimers #Dementia #KetogenicDiet
If you're experiencing brain fog or early signs of cognitive decline, my online program can help. Learn how to use a ketogenic diet, truly personalized supplementation, & functional health coaching for better brain health. (9/10) mentalhealthketo.com/brain-fog-reco…
I have people in my program who are caregivers and support persons helping those in these early stages. They see wonderful and exciting improvements. I want you to know there is hope for this diagnosis if you act as early as possible. (10/10)
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