Don’t Starve Your Brain

Brain health nutrition starts with brain food and brain nutrition vitamins. When these are sufficiently provided then and only then can we reliably expect we have give our brain function every advantage.  Our guest article writer asks the question "Are you starving your brain" in a this article of the same name.

Al Sears, MD

Do you find yourself forgetting where you left your car keys… or just feel like your brain is in a fog sometimes?

Contrary to popular belief, forgetfulness is not just a normal part of growing older. As you age, your brain loses critical nutrients that it needs to fire on all cylinders.

If your mental spark plugs aren’t firing like they used to, don’t worry. I’ll show you how to get your brain’s engine back to running as smooth as a Rolls Royce. You just need to know what’s missing and how to get it.

Your Brain is Begging for Nutrients
Your brain uses chemicals called neurotransmitters to transmit messages in the brain. There are millions of these messages happening every
second. Neurotransmitters are conductors of these messages, allowing them to fire from one part of your brain to another.

One important neurotransmitter is acetylcholine (ACh). Your body uses ACh to help regulate your heart, breathing, and sleep. Your body even uses it to control your muscles and keep you fired up for the bedroom.

Here’s the thing… your brain needs you to supply certain nutrients to make neurotransmitters.

But there’s a key nutrient it uses to make ACh that is probably missing from your diet. It’s called choline, and if you don’t get enough, you’re headed for trouble.  Choline is a necessary nutrient for overall brain health and functioning and it is important to avoid nutritional deficiencies to keep your brain sharp and healthy.¹

When you don’t give the body enough choline, the brain is forced to get it from other parts of your brain. It starts eating itself alive to get what it needs for vital functions like heart and lung regulation.

I’ll show you ways to get the choline your brain needs in a second, but first let me introduce you to choline’s partner — DMAE.

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol) works with choline to create ACh. In fact, it does such a good job, the FDA almost approved it as a drug. The only reason it didn’t happen is that the manufacturer didn’t want to pay the expenses to get it classified as one.

But it is the main ingredient in a commonly prescribed drug in Europe. Called Centrophenoxine, it has been shown to boost cognitive functions.²

Unlike Ritalin® and other brain-stimulating substances, proper doses of DMAE are a safe and side-effect-free solution to support brain health and reduce age-related mental decline and mood/behavioral problems.³

Get These Critical Brain Saving Nutrients Now
To get the nutrition your brain needs to stay sharp and clear, you may need to combine food and supplementation. Here’s how to get your ACh cranking:

Choline – You need at least 425 mg a day as a woman, 550 mg if you’re a man. The richest food sources of choline are (in mg per 100 g of food):

• Whole cooked eggs – 272. Make sure you get free-range eggs without antibiotics or hormones. They’ll help fuel your muscles as well as give you much-needed choline.

• Raw egg yolks – 682. Go ahead and crack open a couple eggs into your protein shake. It’s only an urban legend that there’s danger in eating them raw.

• Chicken liver – 290. Though some people get turned off by organ meats, they’re a potent source of high-powered nutrition. And it’s an old wives tale that they store toxins – they don’t.

• Turkey liver – 220. Another great source of nutrition. Just like any liver, it also provides vitamin A, CoQ10 and iron.

• Pork – 130. Just like beef, you want to eat only organic, grass-fed animals for the proper balance of fats and zero hormones and antibiotics.

If you’re older, you may need more choline — as much as 1500 mg a day. That may require supplementation. If you take a supplement, be sure it’s in the form of choline citrate.

DMAE – You need at least 35 mg of DMAE a day. Fish is a good food source, especially sardines and anchovies.

So stop starving your brain of these critical nutrients. They’re easy to replace and will help to promote a healthy mind into your golden years.

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Medicine for Vascular Problems May Help Improve Memory

 We received this dispatch in an email From the people at Healthday News:

(HealthDay News) — Fasudil, a drug used for a decade to safely treat people with vascular problems in the brain, appears to improve some learning and memory abilities in middle-aged rats, a new study says.

The findings, published in the February issue of Behavioral Neuroscience, give researchers hope of finding a way to combat the normal decrease in cognitive function experienced by humans as they age.

Rats injected with hydroxyfasudil, the active ingredient in Fasudil, performed better on a maze that tested their spatial learning and working memory than those given a placebo. The rodents given higher doses of the drug did better than those given a lower dose.

"Fasudil shows great promise as a cognitive enhancer during aging," study co-author Heather Bimonte-Nelson, of Arizona Alzheimer’s Consortium and Arizona State University, said in a news release issued by the journal’s publisher. "The effects in our aging animal model were robust, showing enhancements in both learning and two measures of memory. The possibility that these findings may translate to benefits to human brain health and function is very exciting."

Fasudil is often prescribed to help stroke victims recover by treating vascular problems in the brain. The drug dilates blood vessels to help blood flow.

 Meditate for Brain Health

Those who take the time to meditate on a regular basis notice that each session is different and how they are always learning something about their brain and emotions. Constant learning is exactly what the doctor ordered for brain fitness. It is generally conceded that meditation  reduces stress which there is no doubt gets in the way of a person’s learning and brain good health.

So we believe that brain fitness can be greatly increased through the valuable tool of mediation. Some choose to think of meditation not as a relaxing thing to do but rather as a brain fitness workout. When you are meditating, you are, in effect, studying how the brain functions from the inside out. You pursue your thoughts, you hopefully learn to let them go, and in the process you will to begin to understand how thoughts and feelings emerge and learn to be very aware of how your brain works.

 Many of us are aware that there are many ways to meditate, but the ones that have you learning to make your brain  focus may be best for brain fitness. Of course, just like in a physical exercise program the absolute hands down best meditating program is the one you will do regularly. When it comes to meditation the fact is that regularly doing it makes you better at it. The better you get at it the more you will get from it.

 Brain Superfoods

Your brain performs more tasks than all of your other organs put together. To do this it requires vast amounts of energy and nutrients making it the greediest organ in the body. It is important that the right foods are eaten so that your brain can perform at its optimal level. As you age in years, both your body and your brain grow old as well. Preventative action now can help preserve your mind for longer and improve brain and memory support. Here are some of the super brain foods for keeping your brain in tip-top shape:

Blueberries:Blueberries are the number one super-food. They are delicious as well as nutrient rich. They contain powerful antioxidants (anthocyanidins) which have been shown to shield the brain from stress, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have suggested that diets rich in blueberries significantly improve both the learning capacity and motor skills of aging rats, putting them on par with rats much younger.

Avocados:
Avocados have received bad press as they have more calories in the form of fat than other fruit and vegetables. However, they are a great source of mono-unsaturated fat, or good fat. Mono-unsaturated fat contributes to healthy blood flow and decreased blood pressure, lessening the chances of developing hypertension, which can lead to a stroke. If you can increase healthy fats, found in avocados, and reduce saturated fats (found in red meats and processed foods) you are far less at risk of developing heart disease.

Oily Fish:
Omega-3 is another good fat brought to fame in recent years. It is essential for a healthy and functional brain. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in oily fish such as salmon and mackerel, as well as certain vegetable oils such as safflower and flaxseed oil. Try and aim for at least three meals a week containing oily fish. This way you will reduce the amount of bad fat (saturated fat) from red meat, as well as increase the amount of omega-3 fat such as that found in fish. If you are not a fish fan, then you can supplement your diet with flaxseed oil to prevent depression or other mood disorders, as well as improving heart and mind health.

Flaxseed:
Flaxseeds and flaxseed oil (also known as linseed) also provide omega-3 essential fatty acids. Flaxseed is the seed of the flax plant which is believed to have originated in Egypt. The healthy oil in flaxseed is claimed to:

reduce the risk of cancer,
lower cholesterol,
lower blood pressure,
assist in the growth of healthy hair and nails,
promote healthy skin
improve bowel function.

Nuts and seeds:
Nuts and seeds are a good source of vitamin E, an important vitamin needed by your brain to stave off declining brain functions. Cashews, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower, sesame seeds and almonds are all great choices.

Whole grain:
Whole-grain breads, brown rice, and oatmeal also contribute to a healthy brain by reducing the risk of cardiac disease. By promoting a healthy heart and improved blood flow, the brain is sure to thrive via excellent oxygen and nutrient delivery through the bloodstream.

Iron-rich foods:
Iron carries oxygen to your brain cells and is used to build brain neurotransmitters (which carry messages throughout your brain). So it may not seem surprising that iron deficiency causes a poor attention span and affects learning abilities. Researchers who studied teenage girls (who are renowned for dieting and therefore often have low iron intakes) found that those with a low level of iron in their diet also had a reduced brain-function. Furthermore they found that a very small drop in iron levels also caused a fall in IQ score. The best source of iron is red meat but it can also be found in baked beans, spinach, chick peas, broccoli and brown rice. You can improve your body’s absorption rate of iron if you consume vitamin C with an iron rich food. For example drinking a glass of orange juice with a meal containing spinach will help your body absorb more iron from the spinach.

Menu Suggestions

Breakfast:
Make your own muesli with bran, oats, flaxseeds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, goji berries, raisins and sunflower seeds.

Lunch:
If you are a meat eater try turkey (this is a good source of tryptophan which helps your brain make serotonin, the mood enhancing chemical) salad and boiled potatoes. If you are not a meat eater, add almonds instead.

Dinner:
Grilled salmon with lemon and dill, with a mixed bean salad and herbs.

We have talked about foods that you should consume to improve your brain function but which foods should you avoid?

Fizzy Drinks:
A study published in 2003 found that children who drank fizzy drinks and had sugary snacks for breakfast performed at the average level of 70 year olds in tests focused on memory and attention.

Processed foods:
Avoid junk and processed foods, many of which contain trans-fats (the worst fats possible). A study published in the Archives of Neurology in February 2003 showed that the intake of both trans-fats and saturated fats increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study looked at 815 community residents aged 65 years and older who consumed a diet high in trans-fats. At the beginning of the study none of the participants were affected by Alzheimer’s disease. A follow up almost four years later found that 131 residents had developed the disease. The study concluded that a diet high in saturated and hydrogenated fats may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.

For a healthy brain it is important to increase certain healthy foods in your diet and avoid or at least limit certain unhealthy foods too. Take proactive action now in order to have a healthier brain now and in the future.

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A Primer on Alzheimer’s Disease

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The term dementia refers to a brain disorder that demonstrates itself in several ways. A person may easily become confused even in known settings, may ask questions repeatedly, or may neglect such basic things as their own hygiene or basic safety issues. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia linked with old age.

The disease is named after German Doctor Alois Alzheimer. In 1906, Dr. Alzheimer noticed variations in the brain tissue of a patient of his that died with unusual mental illnesses and dementia. His study guided him to discover anomalous clumps and tangles of fiber in the brains of those patients who were suffering from this same disease.

Hence, while it was common for persons who were older and losing their mental faculties to be dismissed as "senile," Doctor Alzheimer was able to pinpoint the actual breakdown in the brain that led to the loss of their mental faculties.

According to the National Institute on Aging varied test conclusions, there are actual brain changes in persons with Alzheimer’s disease. They can find out how nerve cells die in areas of the brain that affect memory and basic abilities. It may seem strange, but everything that we do on a daily basis is because of memory.

We remember that we need to take a shower on a regular basis that we need to shut the door behind us when we leave the house. We don’t realize that we’re doing these things because of memory, and assume that they just happen naturally. But when those memories break down because of Alzheimer’s or any other mental disorder, even the most basic everyday functions begin to be confusing or neglected.

In fact, the brain works by a series of connections between nerve endings, all of which are related. For example, the part of the brain that controls speech sends signals to the nerves that spark the muscles and parts of the mouth when we wish to talk. Of course, all of our mental and physical functions work this way.

With Alzheimer’s disease, these nerve signals are disrupted or broken. If the brain cannot continue to make links in the nerve cells that control memory, all the basic functions are interrupted. The brain can’t memorize that it simply asked a question, so a person repeats it. They can’t remember their own kids, so they are now strangers. Alzheimer’s can be a very frightening and debilitating disease for the patients and the families as well.

By: Barbara Rockwell

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Your interest on this article is very appreciated and you can go to author Barbara Rockwell’s website for Alzheimers

Smiling Does not Cure Dementia

Junk science says smiling is the new dementia cure. One M.D. begs to differ and I thought I would share his Email to me and others on the subject.

A little background:

A study, published in Neurology, 506 older people who were not suffering from dementia were asked about their personality traits and life attitudes. The research came to the conclusion  that people who were not socially active, but were calm and relaxed had one half the risk of developing dementia. It was also one half lower for persons who were more social and of a relaxed demeanor compared to those who were outgoing and given to stress.

and now here is the doctor’s email.

Dear Friend,

Grasping at straws. Giving false hope. Call it what you will, mainstream medicine must really be desperate when it comes finding a cure for dementia. Now they’re subscribing to the age-old adage: When all else fails, put on a happy face.

Well, there’s nothing happy about this little bit of junk research they call science. According to a new study, researchers from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm are suggesting that people who are sociable and easygoing are less likely to develop dementia. Give me a break.

According to study author Hui-Xin Wang, "Older people who are active, outgoing, and relaxed may be less likely to develop dementia." And how did they reach this momentous discovery? Through a questionnaire, of course.

The researchers questioned more than 500 elderly test subjects about their personality, the way they react to stress, and their degree of sociability. Over the course of the six-year study, 144 of the people in the study had developed dementia of one form or another. Even if the subjects didn’t have active social lives, the easygoing people were 50 percent less like to develop dementia than the more neurotic patients. And the easygoing social butterflies? They were also half as likely to be clouded by dementia.

This study has so many flaws, I don’t even know where to start. Heck, even the lead researcher acknowledged that the study was full of holes! "The main limitation of the current study is that personality was assessed only at one occasion," he said. "Although personality traits are generally stable throughout the life course, individual differences in late adulthood have been observed."

I give Wang credit for coming clean, but it seems clear to me that the methodology of this study seems fairly absurd. For starters, how do you arrive at an empirical definition of "easygoing" for a medical study? Not to mention that the other factors that could play a role in the development of dementia were not factored into the research. How you could draw useable conclusions based on this kind of research is beyond me.

William H. Thies, the Alzheimer’s Association chief medical and scientific officer, said, "What we really need are enough resources to find modifiable risk factors that we can change so that we reduce the risk of the disease and we don’t see as much of it occurring."

I hardly think that telling patients to "cheer up" is a legitimate "modifiable risk factor."

William Campbell Douglass II, M.D.

More on the dementia study.

Testing for Alzheimer’s

There are more than 5 million people in the United States today who have Alzheimer’s disease. In the over-65 population, 1 in 8 people has the disease. For those over 85, roughly 50% have Alzheimer’s or some degree of dementia. And it’s estimated that 500,000 Americans under the age of 65 have already been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

Imagine what will happen to these numbers when more than 72 million American baby boomers enter the senior population. But how is Alzheimer’s disease diagnosed?

Unfortunately, there are no actual tests for Alzheimer’s. It’s only diagnosed by the process of elimination. What science knows now is that there are a number of medical issues that can cause memory-related problems. These include thyroid disorders, small strokes, drug interaction, depression, and pernicious anemia. Science also knows that the earlier the diagnosis, the better chance for developing an appropriate treatment plan.

The diagnostic procedure begins with your health practitioner evaluating your medical history, as well as that of your parents, siblings and grandparents. Other possible causes of memory impairment are then ruled out. A physical examination and blood tests will help eliminate these possibilities.

A cognitive test may also be administered, in which the patient is asked to perform simple memory and processing tasks. The patient may then be referred for more complex medical screenings. Several types of brain imaging tests, such as CAT scans, MRIs and PET scans, are used to rule out strokes or tumors.

Dementia can be caused by a series of strokes so small as to be undetected. Depression can also cause memory lapses. Parkinson’s disease, a degenerative nerve disorder, can also be a cause of dementia. And some medications, especially in older patients, can cause fuzzy thinking and memory loss. Even a fever or a head injury can result in memory problems, as can dehydration or malnutrition. Late-stage syphilis is yet another cause of dementia.

Blood tests can help eliminate these and other possible causes of memory loss, such as thyroid disorders or vitamin deficiencies.

More extensive neuropsychological testing may be given to the patient. These tests assess the patient’s memory, problem-solving abilities, attention span and skills involving numbers and language. Psychological tests can also be useful in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease.

A vaccine was developed that reduces the deposits in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s. However, it was found to have dangerous side effects, and the clinical trial was abandoned.

Genetic testing for Alzheimer’s is still in the beginning phase. Researchers have identified several genes that are associated with Alzheimer’s disease. It must be mentioned here that recent studies have shown that only 30% of cognitive decline is the result of genetics. The remaining 70% is the result of lifestyle choices.

What science knows now is that Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of the human aging process. There is always a cause. Although physicians have no definitive tests for Alzheimer’s, you should not ignore any early symptoms of mental decline.

There are many other tests and screenings that can be used to eliminate possible causes of memory loss. And fortunately, there are drug therapies that can slow down the progression of this frightening disease.

By: Susan Nickerson

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Now I would like to invite you to visit the non-profit Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation website at www.alzheimersprevention.org to discover even more strategies on how you can improve memory loss and prevent Alzheimer’s disease.

Insomnia and Aging

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I was getting phone calls from some of my older relatives and started to wonder why that was occurring.

I’ve grown somewhat concerned as I know that they are calling me instead of sleeping.
Almost everyone will experience problems going to sleep or staying asleep at some point in their lives. A short term episode is normally not harmful. However, others do experience chronic insomnia which can lead to serious health problems.

The elderly are more apt to suffer insomnia as their sleep patterns undergo changes through the aging process. In addition, deeper sleep is less prevalent in the elderly.
In addition, other age related disorders (cognitive or dementia) as well as additional pain can lead to the inability to sleep well.

Too many naps (as older people tend to have the time) can mess with the natural sleep cycle.

Another interesting fact or rather non fact is that elderly people do not believe they need as much sleep. Most adults regardless of age require 8 hours of sleep nightly. If you do not feel rested when you wake, chances are you are not sleeping enough.

Many patients neglect to inform their health care provider of insomnia, or doctors do not inquire. When the subject is discussed, the result is normally a prescription for some sort of sleeping aid.

But there is no drug approved for chronic insomnia. If the drugs intended for short term use are instead used long term, the very problems people are trying to avoid can show up (memory loss, drowsiness, dizziness.)

Suggestions to assist with better sleep include eathing a healthy diet. Also avoid caffeine close to bed time.

• Avoid alcohol consumption as the REM cycle is disrupted.
• Exercise, especially in the outdoors in direct sunlight can make a big difference in getting and staying asleep.
• Naps can actually assist with insomnia, but limit them to about 20 minutes or so per day.

Fight Your Insomnia With Meditation

Practicing meditation can be a great tool in the battle to achieve a more restful night’s sleep. You CAN achieve a deeper and more refreshing sleep that will leave you ready to tackle your new day. Meditation is often very helpful.

Try a Natural Remedy for Insomnia to Help You Sleep Tonight

Do you have trouble dropping off to sleep? Is your mind going over the occurrences of the day? Are you panicking that you don’t have enough time to do all you have to do tomorrow? Are you faced with a deadline to get a job done?   

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An Apple A Day Keeps The Alzheimer’s Away? You know sometimes no I should say mostly when a saying becomes cliche precisely because it is right on. I have always believed this when it comes to " an apople a day keeps the doctor away? I thought this before this research was brought to my attention. there is never any medical advice here only reporting and informing any medical advice must come from your personal doctor.

Preventing Alzheimer’s with what you eat is not a new topic here in the pages og this blog. Now there is encouraging research being done (sorry not on humans on lab animals) which suggests that apple juice can be a part of a brain protecting plan of action. This is no surprise to many who have long held that Alzheimer’s may be at least partly the result of the brain not getting enough blood glucose. The theory is that reduced blood flow leads to reduced sugar getting to and nourishing the brain cells.

Craig Weatherby of Vital Choices writes:

"The apple juice studies seem to yield a more involved result and it is suggested that it isn’t necessarily the blod sugar connection they are observing

But a series of studies by researchers at the University of Massachusetts suggests that apple juice may aid brain health in several other ways.

A team led by Thomas Shea, PhD of the University’s Center for Cellular Neurobiology conducted controlled studies in normal and “apoE-deficient” mice, which are prone to develop Alzheimer’s disease (Chan A, Shea TB 2009). Mice bred to lack the apolipoprotein E (apoE) gene are susceptible to the excessive buildup of beta-amyloid plaque in the brain, which kill cells and is strongly associated with development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Beta-amyloid plaque kills brain cells in part by increasing the oxidative stress caused by free radicals … an effect that promotes senile dementia, Alzheimer’s, and age-related cognitive decline.

The Massachusetts team found that adding apple juice concentrate to the animals’ drinking water had several beneficial effects:

Blocked buildup of beta-amyloid plaque in normal and apoE-deficient mice.
Decreased expression of a gene called presenilin-1 (PS-1), which promotes Alzheimer’s disease by raising beta-amyloid plaque and free radical levels.

Maintained acetylcholine levels in aged mice placed on vitamin-deficient, oxidative stress-promoting diets, which otherwise cause levels of this key neurotransmitter to decline. Major anti-Alzheimer’s drugs like Tacrine and Aricept work (pretty weakly) by reducing breakdown of acetylcholine.

Together, these findings support earlier epidemiological findings, which suggest that people who frequently consume fruit juice — and fruits and vegetables rich in flavonoid-type antioxidants — enjoy a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. "

I think this bodes well for the future of prevention or at least the delay of Alzheimer’s disease.

  Apple Juice May Delay Alzheimer’s Disease: New Research Shows …

While scientists continue to research the possible effects of nutrition upon Alzheimer’s prevention, this study suggests that including apple juice in the daily diet would be worthwhile.

 
Just the mention of Alzheimer’s disease can be a frightening . This is true especially if you are a member of a family with a history of the disease. Alzheimer’s disease a fatal, permanent, and degenerative brain disorder is a painful disease to encounter. Patients suffering from Alzheimer’s disease first a little slowly and the the pace quickens start to suffer large memory gaps, experience impaired judgment, become confused, disoriented, and lose language skills. Currently, there is no known cure for this disease, but this two-step disease treatment, recommended by the Mayo Clinic, aims to enhance the patient’s quality of life and ability to function.

First there is the Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

The fact is that Alzheimer’s disease is not easily detected, and it requires a battery of tests to determine if the illness is indeed Alzheimer’s or some other age related dementia. It is only after an accurate diagnosis on Alzheimer’s’ disease has been arrived at that the second step Alzheimer’s disease treatment can commence.

Treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

Due tio the fact that Alzheimer’s disease is progressive, it can only be managed; therefore, the patient, caregiver, and family must know the existing and future issues found in the management of this brain disorder.

These following medications for the Alzheimer’s disease treatment are intended for informational purposes. Use the medication only upon the advice and the supervision of a physician. For these medicines will help to control the disease, alleviate the patient’s symptoms, and slow down the disease.

Alzheimer’s disease treatment entails the use of different kinds of medicine, which is intended to improve the patients’ ability to sleep, function, to slow down their loss of memories, and to control their behavioral troubles. Physicians and other medical staff who are knowledgeable about Alzheimer’s disease are your best help in forming a medication regimen.

Body Management and Medication

This Alzheimer’s disease treatment focuses on the use of sleep medication and anti-anxiety medication. For Alzheimer patients commonly have the inability to get a full night’s sleep and may even wander from their beds at night. Anxiety, extreme agitation, and restlessness are common symptoms that a patient with Alzheimer’s disease suffers from. Therefore, the dispensation of medication will alleviate these symptoms.

Antioxidants

There are differing medical opinions on the administration of Vitamin E for patients undergoing Alzheimer’s disease treatment. However if you feel this medication is worth a shot, seek the advice of a trained medical practitioner on this matter.

Cholinesterase Inhibitors

For patients undergoing Alzheimer’s disease treatment, a gradual loss of memory is expected because disease destroys acetylcholine cells – the cell responsible for carrying messages to the brain. Cholinesterase inhibitors work by blocking the enzyme that destroys the acetylcholine cells, allowing the patient to function better and delay the loss of memory.

Memantine

Memantine is a drug approved in 2003 by the FDA for use in patients undergoing Alzheimer’s disease treatment and suffering from moderate to severe symptoms. The use of this drug in patients with Alzheimer’s disease is favorable. By allowing the patients the increased ability to complete daily activities, they suffer from less mood swings and behavioral changes.

It is important to seek the help of a trained physician, who is a knowledge expert of the disease.