Coconut oil as a memory aid

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#302003 21-Oct-2022 18:51

I am wondering what the community here thinks of this video. It seems fairly well-grounded but I can’t really judge the science, which is over my head. Is there anything to this?

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#2985942 21-Oct-2022 19:11

Nine years old. Surely this treatment would have advanced if results were promising?

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#2985943 21-Oct-2022 19:12

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-dementia/treatments/alternative-therapies/coconut-oil-and-dementia

"There is currently a lack of evidence to show that coconut oil plays any role in preventing or treating dementia or its symptoms."

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#2985946 21-Oct-2022 19:21

I remember reading something about this a few years back that it was used in retirement homes stirred into tea or coffee and that it helped dementia patients. Can’t see that it would hurt to try it as long as it’s extra virgin and not the refined stuff. Nice mixed into cooked rice.

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#2985948 21-Oct-2022 19:47

First thought before watching there are a range of similar conditions. Not all respond to the same things. Research is continuing to understand different factors influencing response.

Watching. The first 5 minutes was scary hearing about her husband. Initial thoughts Coconut oil and similar are high in triglycerides increasing heart risk. MCT oils derived from coconut oils do not contain those.

If it's for yourself no doubt you will feel free to experiment with available supplements Medical advice and assessment is sensible to get a baseline. If it's for someone else in any kind of advanced stage you'll need medical advice and support for sure to be sure it's not harmful or interactive with other drugs etc.

The product related to the patent mentioned may have been trialed by now. Also you should be aware it's not the only thing around or in trials.

IME supplements can vary wildly in quality.

I enjoyed the video. I'll pick up some MCT next time I'm at the shops and see if it enhances my well being in any way. Personally not too keen on quaffing lumps of coconut oil.