Alzhéimer: el tratamiento definitivo". En él, el Dr.

Micozzi le
dirá exactamente qué cantidad de este nutriente poco
conocido necesita.
El Dr. Micozzi le dirá exactamente qué medicamentos debe evitar
y cuáles son las alternativas seguras y naturales que
puede utilizar en su lugar.

 El MINERAL reparador cerebral que realmente rejuvenece su

cerebro.

 Dos <b"pecaminosos" que podrían ser una bendición para su

cerebro.</b

 Los seis NUTRIENTES "olvidados" que pueden recargar a tope sus

neuronas.

Y más, mucho más.

Verá y escuchará cada paso del protocolo "Alzhéimer: el

tratamiento definitivo" directamente del propio Dr.
Micozzi. Se compone de 27 lecciones muy fáciles de seguir
(de unos 10 minutos cada una) que le permitirán ir a su
propio ritmo.

Study shows three nutrients can reverse

Alzheimer’s
So much of the mainstream approach to dementia seems to be
characterized by fear and hopelessness. For decades they’ve believed
that, unlike other tissues in the body, brain and nerve tissue can never
grow or be replaced once we reach adulthood. But as you’ve seen
already in this issue (in “How to build a better brain right now—
without even leaving your chair”) the brain can heal itself.
And like so many other chronic diseases for which the mainstream
has no good answers, nutrition can significantly benefit Alzheimer’s
Disease—even after it has set in.
In fact, a brand new study published in July in the Journal of
Alzheimer’s Disease found that a formula that includes three specific
nutrients can improve memory in Alzheimer’s patients.1
This nutrient combo consists of 1,200 mg of DHA (and omega-3 fatty
acid), 400 mg of choline (a B-vitamin), and 625 mg of uridine (a
substance produced naturally by the liver and kidneys).
Researchers combined these nutrients into a beverage formula called
Souvenaid. And they found that, when patients drank it, it appeared
to stimulate growth of new synapses in the brain. They also found
that roughly half of the patients who took Souvenaid had
improvements in verbal memory. Patients in the control group, on the
other hand, had declines in this marker.
Overall, the researchers found that over the course of the study,
patients taking Souvenaid actually began to shift to normal brain
activity. In other words, it actually began to reverse Alzheimer’s
disease in the patients who took it.
Obviously, this is quite a remarkable finding.
Unfortunately, the Souvenaid beverage formula is still in clinical trials.
And its developers say they have no immediate plans to make it
available to the public in the U.S. But the good news is, all three of the
nutrients Souvenaid contains ARE readily available—right in your
supermarket.
You see, they’re all present in some very common foods. And, as you
know by now, I almost always recommend getting nutrients from their
whole food sources over supplements whenever possible.
Here are some of the best food sources of the dynamic Alzheimer’s-
fighting nutrient combination:
 DHA—fish, eggs, flaxseed and meat from grass-fed animals
 Choline—eggs, meats, and nuts

 Uridine—tomatoes, beer, broccoli, and organ meats like liver

But I would add one more natural remedy to this already-powerful

trio—berberine.
As I wrote in my report The Insider’s Answer for Dodging Dementia, new
experimental results have found that berberine can safeguard your
brain from the dangerous oxidation damage that can “eat away” at
brain tissue. It also targets and destroys memory-killing enzymes that
play a major role in the development of Alzheimer’s. And berberine
promotes healthy blood flow directly to the brain—an essential
element to combatting dementia.
In order to get enough of this breakthrough natural healer, this is one
of those instances where I do recommend taking a supplement. I
recommend a daily dose of 500 mg of berberine, taken two or three
times per day to achieve steady levels.
And one more thing to consider: Other current research shows that
caffeine can be helpful for Alzheimer’s. So have that cup of coffee,
which is also loaded with beneficial anti-oxidants that are important
for many chronic diseases, including dementia.
Sources:
1 “Efficacy of Souvenaid in Mild Alzheimer’s Disease: Results from a
Randomized, Controlled Trial,” Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease 2012;
31(1): 225-236

Alzheimer’s protection from

Nature’s most powerful anti-
inflammatory
Posted on June 12, 2018 by Dr. Micozzi

Yesterday, I reviewed the link between chronic inflammation and pain. I also
explained how chronic inflammation even plays a major role in the development
of chronic diseases — including Alzheimer’s disease. (I’ll tell you more about
chronic brain inflammation and dementia in coming weeks.)
Understanding that link helps explain why a simple daily regimen of ibuprofen
— the over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drug — could possibly help prevent
Alzheimer’s disease, as I reported last time.
But I find more and more people want to avoid drugs all together — even old
standbys like ibuprofen and aspirin.
And that’s understandable.
Fortunately, you have many effective, natural options.
In fact, as I often report, curcumin — an active ingredient in the ancient Indian
spice turmeric — has the major benefit of helping reverse
inflammation anywhere in the body. That’s one big reason why I include it in my
ABCs of joint health, along with ashwagandha and boswellia.
While curcumin will work for acute pain, it really works wonders for chronic
pain. In fact, I even heard from one Daily Dispatch reader who canceled his joint
replacement surgery after using my ABCs of joint health for just a couple of
months.
Plus, new research is finding that curcumin can also help combat inflammation-
related diseases, like Alzheimer’s.
In a new study published by the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry, U.S.
researchers recruited 40 adults between 50 and 90 years of age with mild
memory loss.
The researchers divided the participants into two groups. The first group received
90 mg of curcumin twice daily. The second group received a placebo. (Note: A
total of 180 mg of curcumin daily is below my recommended level of 200 – 250
mg, especially on its own.)
It turns out, participants who took curcumin experienced significant
improvements in memory and brain imaging studies.
In fact, after 18 months, the men and women who took curcumin showed a 28
percent improvement in cognitive function. And brain scans showed
improvements in the appearance of the regions that influence emotional state and
memory.
This finding makes sense when you step back for a moment…
Ancient spice thwarts inflammation everywhere — even the brain
As I said before, curcumin is found in the Indian spice turmeric. And population
studies show that India ¾ where turmeric-based curry is a dietary staple — has
much lower dementia rates than the U.S. and the rest of the western world.
Of course, there are lots of complicated theories as to what causes Alzheimer’s
disease and dementia. I personally don’t believe those theories have panned out,
as evidenced by the failure of big pharma to develop a drug based on these ideas
— despite decades of trying. They’re looking in all the wrong places…
But the effectiveness of curcumin (and ibuprofen, as I discussed yesterday) in
helping to prevent and reverse Alzheimer’s disease confirms that addressing
chronic inflammation — by whatever means — is key.
Sadly, these valuable insights for preventing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
probably won’t make it into mainstream medical practice in our lifetime. But you
don’t have to wait for the so-called “experts” to catch up to the science. All the
tools you need are already available. And I’ve created a comprehensive, step-by-
step online learning protocol that will help you put them to use. To learn more
about my Complete Alzheimer’s Cure protocol, or to enroll today, simply click
here.
P.S. On Thursday, I’ll continue my series on inflammation with an exciting new
study that shows you should always trust your gut…especially since it can also
help save your brain.
Source:
“Memory and Brain Amyloid and Tau Effects of a Bioavailable Form of
Curcumin in Non-Demented Adults: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled 18-
Month Trial,” The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry March 2018; 26(3):
266-277
Posted in Alzheimer’s disease, Curcumin, Daily Dispatch, Inflammation, Turmeric
Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, curcumin, inflammation
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Table of Contents Lesson 12:

Why Ginkgo FAILS for Dementia— Despite Solid

Science..................................................................................................... 2 Lesson 13:

Guarantee TRULY Golden Years—Rush to These Three Remedies for Pure Herbal
Gold.................................................................... 3 Lesson 14:
Stay Cognitively Strong—by Maximizing the ENERGY in EVERY Brain
Cell...................................................................................... 5
_______________________________________________________________________
________ Initially, researchers thought GBE worked because it increases blood
flow to the brain. Newer studies suggest that it protects nerve cells from damage.

Lesson 12 Why Ginkgo FAILS for Dementia— Despite Solid Science

Researchers have found that men and women must take at least 240 mg of ginkgo
a day to get results. And they must take it over relatively long periods—six months
or more—to be effective.

Research studies show that ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) can effectively treat and
prevent dementia. And in Europe, doctors widely prescribe it for their dementia
patients.

Unfortunately, as I mentioned earlier, we can’t seem to duplicate the success

achieved in clinical trials out in the real world. And German scientists think this
dosing issue may be one reason why…

But we have very little to show for it in real life medical practice. In fact, GBE
doesn’t work nearly as well out in the “real world” as it does in research studies.
And German doctors recently set out to determine why.

In this analysis, German researchers followed more than 13,000 patients

prescribed with ginkgo biloba extract.

As I’ve told you in previous lessons, dementia is a general term to describe

decreases in several areas of cognitive function. Including loss of memory,
attention, reasoning, and problem-solving abilities. It is age-related and obviously
occurs more frequently in people over 65.

About 7,000 of them were taking a capsule that contained 120 mg of GBE. A little
over 6,000 of them were taking a capsule that contained less than 120 mg of GBE.
And just 430 of them were taking the “ideal” dose of 240 mg per capsule.

But unlike age-related memory loss, dementia generally worsens over time. And it
significantly impairs a person’s work, daily living, social interactions, and
relationships.

Interestingly, 240 mg capsules of GBE only became available in 2008 in Germany.

So most doctors are still not familiar with prescribing the larger, optimal dose.
After six months, researchers found that just 23 percent of the 240 mg capsule
group were still taking their daily dose. And just 5.7 percent in the 120 mg group
maintained their regimen. And almost none of group that took less than 120 mg
maintained it.

Since mainstream medicine has so little to offer dementia patients, everyone is

looking for alternatives. Even mainstream doctors. And in Europe, they widely
prescribe ginkgo biloba extract to dementia patients based on years of solid
research.

So, after the optimal six months, very few dementia patients remained under
treatment.

In fact, research published over the last 30 years consistently shows that GBE
enhances memory and cognitive function.

This study helps explain why we rarely see success with GBE in the real world.
Most patients simply don’t 2

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take a strong enough dose for a long enough period of time. And when they don’t
achieve any real benefits in a timely manner, they stop taking it.

women 60 years or older who had been recently diagnosed with untreated
prediabetes. They gave participants 1 gram of turmeric with a morning meal of
white bread. They also tested the participants’ working memory before and after
eating the white bread.

If real world patients won’t, or can’t, take enough of a theoretically effective

supplement, how worthwhile is it? Bottom line?

Amazingly, the researchers discovered this modest amount of turmeric improved

the participants’ working memory for more than six hours following the starchy
meal.

We need to look beyond tired, old ginkgo for dementia. We need new remedies that
work in real-world scenarios. They need to go to work more quickly and show real
benefits sooner. So patients don’t give up before they start working.

Experts widely consider working memory as one of the most important mental
abilities. It’s critical for cognitive functions—such as planning, problem solving
and reasoning.

Such remedies do exist (including effective HERBAL remedies)—and I talk about

them in previous and upcoming lessons.

In fact, I think of “working memory” as the random access memory (RAM) in your
computer. It’s required for moment-to-moment executive functioning.

Lesson 13 Guarantee TRULY Golden Years—Rush to These Three Remedies for

Pure Herbal Gold

In addition, doctors assess a patient’s working memory as a way to evaluate

overall cognitive function. It’s also useful in predicting future impairment as
observed in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

In ancient cultures, plants were recognized for their potential as MEDICINES—as

healing herbs.

Turmeric’s bright yellow color comes from the presence of curcumin. And research
shows curcumin reduces the risk of dementia.

And why not? After all, plants contain biologically active constituents to protect
against predators and as a means of survival. And some of those protective
properties make them protective for humans— particularly for human BRAINS.

So today’s findings out of the Monash Asia Institute should come as no real
surprise to anyone who knows the history and science of the spice.
In this lesson, we’ll look at three herbs used for thousands of years in the healing
regimens of China and India—herbs that modern science is showing are ideal for
brain health.

One way turmeric/curcumin appears to protect the brain is by balancing blood

sugar and metabolism. In fact, curcumin seems to work especially well on
cognition in men and women with poor energy metabolism and insulin resistance.

The three herbs: turmeric, ginger and berberine. I call them “herbal gold” because
each has a bright, radiant yellow color—and because they deliver the golden
riches of health and healing…

Of course, several natural spices, including ginger, seem to have this same kind of
effect. So perhaps all the cooks in ancient times in the East were naturally onto
something special…

TURMERIC (also known as curcumin) is a potent, natural herb you can use to help
prevent and manage many medical conditions. And research conducted in 2014
shows it’s an incredible brain powerhouse.

When they added curry, ginger, and other spices to rice, they slowed digestion and
metabolism of all the carbohydrates in the meal. This naturally helped keep their
blood sugar balanced while still obtaining calories

In the study, scientists from the Monash Asia Institute tracked memory in a group
of Taiwanese men and 3

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from their traditional cuisine.

neurotransmitter in the brain. Plus, it increases how long the neurotransmitter

stays active in the brain. As a result, it stimulates normal brain functions.

Of course, with curry you also get the antioxidant, antiinflammatory, brain-
boosting, and metabolic-balancing effects of all its potent ingredients.

So—how much ginger should you take to help boost your brain function?

So treat yourself to great Indian food. Dine-in or takeout. Or better yet, cook some
traditional Indian dishes at home with curry.

You can probably tolerate ginger at doses up to 2 grams (2,000 mg) daily. You can
add this amount to your foods as a spice. You can also get this amount as a
dietary supplement. At this dose, there was no known acute toxicity.

If you prefer to get your turmeric/curcumin in a supplement, look for one with 200
to 500 mg of curcumin (Curcuma longa, root extract).

I suggest keeping some fresh ginger root in your kitchen year-round. You can
sprinkle it on baked goods and include it in beverages. You can slice it into healthy
salads. And use it as a garnish for fish, meat and vegetables.

Now about that GINGER…. New, cutting-edge science published in the Indian
Journal of Experimental Biology suggests that ginger may be the ideal natural
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) treatment.
Of course, you can also use it when you make your favorite Asian dishes. And
shredded ginger makes a great topping for (moderate) servings of ice cream or
chocolate dishes.

For this new study, researchers found it protects the brain against AD in three
specific ways. First, it targets inflammation and oxidation. Previous research
shows these two actions cause premature degeneration of neural brain tissues, as
we see in AD patients.

According to this new research, if you make ginger a part of your daily regimen,
perhaps your brain WON’T go the way of the Gingerbread Man…a quarter gone…
half gone…all gone.

Second, ginger protects against the development of A-beta, a molecular

abnormality in the brain.

Same goes for BERBERINE…

More specifically, A-beta is a type of improper folding of a key protein that causes
neurotoxicity. Plus, we know the presence of A-beta is one of the adverse brain
changes that occur in AD patients.

Berberine—a naturally occurring plant alkaloid from the barberry bush, used in
many Chinese herbal formulations—is quickly becoming one of the new “darlings”
of the nutritional medicine world.

A 2013 study in lab animals found that ginger actually reversed dysfunctional
behaviors caused by this brain abnormality.

And the “buzz” has focused largely on this herbal remedy’s ability to balance
blood sugar and combat diabetes.

Third, ginger seems to work as a natural acetylcholinesterase inhibitor. (Many

popular AD drugs work in this way, but they cause terrible side effects.)

But the new research on berberine that caught my eye had nothing to do with
blood sugar or diabetes—or so I initially thought.

These inhibitors prevent the enzyme acetylcholinesterase from breaking down

acetylcholine, a key neurotransmitter your brain needs for learning and memory.

Several new studies have shown impressive results using berberine for
Alzheimer’s. But now that Alzheimer’s is emerging as Type III diabetes—with high
levels of blood sugar and insulin attacking brain cells—the link between these two
fields of research on berberine makes perfect sense.

Interestingly, the researchers in the new study found that ginger increases the
level of this key 4

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But berberine defends against Alzheimer’s not only by helping to regulate blood
sugar.

mitochondrial function. And it’s why I recommend supplementing with 100 mg of

 CoQ10 daily (ideally in the form of ubiquinol).

New experimental results have found that berberine protects the brain in at least
three more distinct ways:

You can also help ensure your mitochondria are operating optimally by taking a
unique herbal combination of aspal (rooibos) combined with dandelion extract.

1.) I

t can safeguard your brain from the dangerous oxidation damage that can “eat away” at
brain tissue. 2.)

It targets and destroys memory-killing enzymes that have long been considered key in
the development of Alzheimer’s.

This duo of herbs has REMARKABLE impacts on mitochondria, in terms of cellular

energy. Aspal and dandelion also HYDRATE your cells.

3.) I
t promotes healthy blood flow directly to the brain— an essential element to conquering
dementia.

To understand cellular hydration, it helps to imagine a roaring fire. Your cells make
energy through a chemical reaction that’s similar to the way a fire creates heat.

Berberine also seems to be able to block certain nerve receptors, which may partly
explain its anti-Alzheimer and neurotransmitter-modulating properties.

In a fire, wood, coal or oil combines with oxygen to produce heat. In a cell, glucose
(carbohydrate) combines with oxygen to create energy. The byproduct of this
process—which is called “cellular respiration”—is carbon dioxide and water.

Add these specific actions to berberine’s wellestablished blood sugar benefits and
it appears that this herb may hold the key to preventing and even slowing the
progression of Alzheimer’s disease (Type III diabetes) like nothing before it.

And the water formed by cellular respiration—called “cellular hydration”—is the

main source of water inside the cells. In fact, MOST of the water inside your cells
must be made by the cells themselves.

I recommend 500 mg per day, taken over the course of the day in two or three
doses to achieve a steady state.

Now back to aspal and dandelion. Getting a supplement with aspal and dandelion
extract is like throwing more wood onto those cellular hearths. And brain cells that
were literally “dying of thirst” are rehydrated—and ready to put more “life” on your
memory, focus and thinking.

Lesson 14 Stay Cognitively Strong—by Maximizing the ENERGY in EVERY Brain

Cell Research shows dysfunction of the mitochondria (the parts of cells that
produce energy) is a KEY TRIGGER for the development of Alzheimer’s. (Beware:
this function is poisoned by certain drugs like statins.)

I recommend taking dandelion extract and the South African herb aspal daily to
help stay cognitively AND physically strong.

This is why confusion and memory-loss are often side effects of many drugs,
especially statins that actually interfere with mitochondrial function.

You can find these ingredients in some high-quality dietary supplements. Or in

water-soluble powders which you can add to water or another beverage.

In fact, this explains why the drug company Merck actually took out a patent on a
statin and coenzyme Q10 combination.

I recommend products that contain up to 450 mg each of dandelion and aspal, as

well as blueberry which I’ll tell you about in Lesson 16.

CoQ10 is a cofactor that has been shown to boost

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1 A Supplement to Dr. Micozzi s COMPLETE ALZHEIMER S CURE An All-New, All-Natural
Protocol to Protect and Restore Brain Health and Reverse Memory Loss The Brain-
Nourishing Nutrients You Must Start Taking Today 1

2 Table of Contents Lesson 7: The Nutrient that Stops Memory Loss In Its Tracks... 2 Lesson
8: Reverse Dementia with the Vitamin That Outperformed Drugs...4 Lesson 9: Nerve-
Nourishing Vitamins That REGENERATE Brain Cells!...6 Lesson 10: The Mind-Mending
Mineral That Makes Your Brain Younger...7 Lesson 11: Supercharge Your Neurons with
These Six Forgotten Nutrients and Food Factors...8 Lesson 7 The Nutrient that Stops
Memory Loss In Its Tracks I just can t say enough about the great and powerful vitamin D. A
constant torrent of new research shows vitamin D is essential for health and helps prevent
many diseases. But most people don t have optimal levels. And mainstream medicine
focuses only on its role in maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis.
Thankfully, some clear-thinking scientists and physicians are beginning to put together the
puzzle pieces when it comes to low vitamin D and increased risk for developing other
chronic diseases including Alzheimer s disease and dementia. A 2014 study shows that
older patients with very low levels of vitamin D have a 122 PERCENT increased risk for
dementia and Alzheimer s disease. For this study, the researchers followed 1,658 relatively
healthy participants from many different parts of the country. Over a six-year period, they
assessed the participants cognitive function through repeat MRI examinations, medical
records, cognitive assessments, and questionnaires. Then, over several decades, they also
collected blood samples. This is how they classified the participants 25-hydroxyvitamin D
measurements: Very low = less than 25 nmol/l Low = 25 to 50 Sufficient = 50 During the
follow-up period, 171 participants were diagnosed with dementia, of whom 102 developed
Alzheimer s Disease (AD) specifically. Taking into account age and seasonality, the
researchers discovered that men and women with low vitamin D ran a 51 percent
increased risk of developing dementia. And those with very low vitamin D had the
aforementioned 122 percent increased risk. An earlier study showed a 60 percent
increased risk of dementia among those with very low vitamin D. But this new study
showed double that risk. And it was a very well-designed study. For one, they were careful
to take into account the appearance of new cognitive problems, like memory decline. They
also took into account factors like education level, gender, BMI, smoking, heavy alcohol use,
and depression. As well as diabetes, hypertension, and ethnicity. These other factors could
have influenced the dementia rates. So the researchers made sure to adjust for
participants according to these factors. The researchers also excluded participants who
developed any dementia within the first year of the study. This step ensured that patients
were not already 2

3 in the early stages of dementia. Researchers also considered whether results were
associated with being older, staying indoors, or having a poor diet, which could also
incidentally lower vitamin D levels. After taking all these factors into account, the results
still remained consistent. These new findings suggest that the optimal vitamin D blood level
to prevent dementia is 50 nmol/l. Others have argued that a higher level of 75 nmol/l is
better. So make sure you know your numbers: Ask your doctor at your annual check-up to
run a vitamin D blood test. There are two different blood tests for vitamin D, so be specific:
Ask for the 25(OH)D test. In 2015, another study on vitamin D and the brain linked low
levels of the nutrient with accelerated rates of age-related memory loss. For this study,
researchers at Rutgers University and University of California at Davis assessed baseline
vitamin D levels in 328 adults with an average age of 76 years. At the study s outset, 18
percent of the participants had dementia, 33 percent had mild cognitive impairment, and
50 percent had normal cognitive function. As I would expect, men and women diagnosed
with dementia at the study s outset had lower vitamin D levels compared to those with
mild cognitive impairment. Furthermore, during the five-year follow-up period, the vitamin
D-deficient group had greater rates of memory decline than the vitamin-d insufficient
participants. In other words, the more severe the vitamin D deficiency, the more rapid the
memory decline. To be more specific, they linked low vitamin D with accelerated declines in
episodic memory (memory of a specific event) and executive functions (like concentration,
problem-solving and planning) two types of cognitive abilities that always decline in
Alzheimer s disease and dementia. So what is going on here? For this study, researchers
divided middle-aged rats into three groups. The first group received high levels of vitamin
D3 for six months. The second group received medium levels of vitamin D. And the third
group got the lowest amount. After six months on these diets, the researchers put all the
rats through a challenging maze test. Specifically, the researchers tested the rats ability to
recall the location of a platform in a water maze, and then to recall a new location. The
researchers compared the maze to finding your car in your workplace parking lot after
parking it in a new place. Not surprisingly, mice given higher daily doses of vitamin D
navigated the maze significantly faster than those who received lower doses. Specifically,
the researchers discovered changes inside the rat hippocampus, the part of the brain that
supports learning and memory. The hippocampus is also very susceptible to age-related
changes. The researchers also discovered important changes in the activity of dozens of
genes most notably, those genes involved in transporting neurotransmitters to the
synapses. This finding is important because the aging brain commonly loses synaptic
strength, which can impair communication between neurons. Conclusive evidence shows
we need much higher amounts of vitamin D daily. I recommend you get 10,000 IU of
vitamin D daily as a liquid supplement. There just isn t enough room to add enough vitamin
D together with other vitamins in capsule formulations. Also, as a fat-soluble vitamin, it
needs to be delivered in a healthy oil for the body to absorb it. Vitamin D supplementation
is important all year long. And especially during wintertime, when the sun just isn t strong
enough to promote vitamin D production in the skin in most parts of the country. Vitamin
D also helps support mood as we get into the darker, gloomier days of late fall and winter.
3

4 Also make sure to eat nutritious foods like eggs, fish, and meat, which contain healthy
amounts of vitamin D. Lesson 8 Reverse Dementia with the Vitamin That Outperformed
Drugs No DRUG can cure Alzheimer s disease (AD). But one VITAMIN holds great promise.
In fact, in a study conducted in 2014, men and women with AD who took this vitamin
SIGNIFICANTLY DELAYED THE PROGRESS OF THEIR DISEASE LIVED LONGER overall lived
longer INDEPENDENTLY. Researchers compared the vitamin to a drug commonly
prescribed to treat moderate-to-severe AD patients. And the vitamin completely
OUTPERFORMED the drug! The vitamin: VITAMIN E For this study, published in the Journal
of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers recruited 613 patients with mild-
to-moderate Alzheimer s disease. Most of the participants attended 14 various Veteran s
Affairs medical centers around the country. Researchers randomly divided them into four
groups. 1.) The first group took 2,000 IU of vitamin E each day for a little over two years, on
average. Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin. It acts as an antioxidant. And it can slow down
processes that damage cells in the brain and elsewhere. 2.) The second group took 20 mg
of Memantine, a commonly prescribed AD drug. 3.) The third group took both vitamin E
and Memantine. 4.) And the fourth group took a placebo. Researchers found that the
vitamin E group had significantly slower functional decline compared to the placebo group.
This means they lived longer independently. They continued to do their own cooking,
washing, and shopping. And they required less caregiver time and attention compared to
the other three groups. Overall, the researchers saw a delay in clinical progression of 19
percent per year in the vitamin E group compared to the placebo group. Interestingly,
neither the Memantine drug group nor the combined Memantine-vitamin E group showed
any clinical benefits. Researchers think Memantine must interfere with how the body
metabolizes vitamin E. Vitamin E showed other benefits as well. The annual death rate in
the vitamin E group was only 7.3 percent. But the groups that didn t take vitamin E had an
annual death rate of 9.4 percent. So HOW does vitamin E work to reverse dementia? In a
study conducted in 2015, researchers looked at the effects of vitamin E in zebra fish. They
found that the fish that didn t get enough vitamin E had about a ONE-THIRD reduction in
DHA, an omega-3 essential fatty acid. And these poor fish also had 60 percent less of a
biochemical that s needed to get DHA into the brain. Why is this so important? Well, the
brain simply can t function properly without DHA. Brain cells can actually die if they don t
have enough DHA. And to complicate matters, our brains aren t able to make their own
DHA they get it from the liver. The liver, of course, gets DHA from food (mainly fish) or from
a fish oil supplement. The researchers also discovered another very interesting way that
vitamin E works in our brains. It appears the vitamin helps prevent a type of fat oxidation
that is suspected to be one of the causes of dementia and other brain diseases. These
findings are so compelling that one of the researchers compared a lack of vitamin E in the
brain to building a house without the proper materials. In essence, she said, if you don t
get enough vitamin E, you re cutting out MORE THAN HALF of the 4

5 materials necessary to build and maintain the brain. Now, you may remember about 10
years ago vitamin E got a bad rap in the mainstream press. In a pseudo-science meta-
analysis, researchers found that men and women who took 400 IU or more each day of
vitamin E had a higher overall mortality risk. But the study was poorly designed. In an
accompanying editorial, researchers say the new JAMA study is one of the best clinical trials
to date on Alzheimer s disease. The same cannot be said, however, for the hodgepodge of
studies on vitamin E thrown together back in Of course, the recent study used a much
higher dose of vitamin E. And that s a key factor. It s very important to use adequate doses
of vitamins. Especially in scientific studies. But this simply doesn t happen in the U.S.
because of the outdated, inadequate Recommended Daily Allowances (RDA). Most studies
with vitamins use pitifully low doses. The new JAMA study used 2,000 IU of vitamin E. And
they found no harmful side effects. Only benefits. But if researchers continue to waste time
and money designing studies with inadequate doses of vitamins, we will not find useful
answers. How much vitamin E should YOU take? Well, before I answer that question, I d like
you to take a closer look at the array of EIGHT compounds that scientists have grouped
under the single name vitamin E Yes, vitamin E is actually a FAMILY of eight different
molecules. These molecules fall into two groups: tocopherols and tocotrienols. They run
the Greek gamut from alpha to gamma to epsilon, etc. The two most common forms of
vitamin E are gamma-tocopherol and alpha-tocopherol. The latter is the most biologically
active form. You find alpha-tocopherol most abundantly in safflower oil, sunflower oil, and
wheat germ. In fact, wheat germ oil has the highest amount of alphatocopherol per
serving. Just one tablespoon contains 20.3 mg (13.6 IU) of vitamin E. So when you make
whole wheat pancakes, try adding a few tablespoons of wheat germ. Nuts and seeds also
have the potent combination of essential fatty acids and vitamin E. Indeed, it s a TRULY
potent nutritional duo. The oils help the body absorb vitamin E from foods. In turn, vitamin
E helps the essential fatty acids do their job in the cell membranes. As an antioxidant,
vitamin E also protects the fatty acids from oxidation. Now, the RDA for vitamin E is just 15
mg (10 IU) a day for adults. So it s easy to get your RDA from just a handful of these healthy
snacks. But you don t want to stop at just RDA levels! They re just not designed to help you
achieve optimal health. They are designed to prevent outright 19 th century nutritional
deficiency diseases. Like scurvy, rickets, and beri beri. But for decades, we ve known that
these RDA levels are NOT enough to promote optimal health. In fact, 12 years ago, also in
JAMA, researchers presented compelling evidence to the medical community that RDAs are
inadequate in case after case. To support optimal health, you need more. You should strive
to eat plenty of plant oils, wheat germ, nuts, and seeds throughout the week. This good
habit can get you close to 30 mg (20 IU) per day, if you re conscientious. But for optimal
health, I also recommend taking a supplement that contains 50 IU of vitamin E. Look for
one that contains all eight forms of vitamin E. As I explained before, this dose is a safe
place to start. And if you want to treat a specific disease, like Alzheimer s disease, you will
likely need a higher daily dose of vitamin E. As I discussed earlier, men and women who
took 2,000 IU of vitamin E helped reverse Alzheimer s dementia. But in that case, as with
the management of any medical condition, a qualified doctor should closely supervise your
regimen regarding benefits and possible side effects of any high dose nutrient. 5

6 Lesson 9 Nerve-Nourishing Vitamins That REGENERATE Brain Cells There s no reason to

supplement with B vitamins for your brain health. That was the outrageous assertion,
made in November, 2014, by a group of researchers at Oxford University in the U.K., citing
the results of their study on B vitamins and the brain. Of course, their scientific conclusion
made headlines. But as I often warn, the press will trumpet the results of a SINGLE study
that fails to show the benefits of dietary supplementation a hundred times more loudly
and persistently than it will for DOZENS of studies that show their benefits. I also advise
you to look beyond the headlines to the details of the actual study. Often, these details are
buried so obscurely in the pages of the arcane scientific source, no mainstream reporter
bothers to read them. Or, if reporters do bother to read the whole scientific study, rather
than a press release, they rarely understand the details. So, right off the bat, I knew I
needed to investigate Oxford s ridiculous blanket recommendations against taking B
vitamins for brain health. But first, let s back up and look at a WELL- DESIGNED vitamin B
study from 2014 In this study, from Washington University in St. Louis, men and women
with brain atrophy in key regions associated with Alzheimer s disease (AD) dramatically
improved with B-vitamin treatment. This study followed patients over two years. And the
men and women on B vitamin treatment markedly slowed down their brain shrinkage. The
researchers said this treatment represents high-dose B-vitamin therapy. But let s look at
the actual amounts employed in the study. Turns out, the participants took less than 0.5
mg of B12, 0.8 mg of folic acid (just twice the RDA), and just 20 mg of B6. As you may know,
a milligram is one one-thousandth of a gram. And several grams can fit inside a teaspoon.
And this study used less than a milligram of B12 and of folic acid. I m sure to the quasi-
government bureaucrats who design the ridiculous Recommended Daily Allowances (RDAs)
these amounts might sound high. But no real nutritional expert would consider these
miniscule amounts high doses of B vitamins. But, despite being so small, these doses of B
vitamins reduced shrinkage by seven times in brain regions vulnerable to AD, including the
temporal lobe. The researchers also pointed out that clinical drug trials for dementia have
been a wash. So they were particularly enthusiastic that their findings pointed to an
available, affordable, safe, and natural alternative. The prestigious Proceedings of the
National Academy of Sciences also appeared enthusiastic about the results. They devoted
an unprecedented 13 pages to the study, as well as extensive commentary about it. Of
course, many other studies over the last decade have shown the benefits of B vitamins for
brain and nervous system tissue. And it s a simple cure for peripheral neuropathy nerve
pain in the legs, feet, arms and/or hands. In fact, in Europe, they have far greater
acceptance and recognition of B vitamins benefits than we do here in the States. They even
call the B vitamins neurovitamins. But it appears in the U.S., the mainstream simply could
not allow these dramatic findings to remain unanswered. The press here loves drama.
Perhaps when they saw the new, negative Oxford study they quickly thought, Could this
new information reverse everything we thought we knew about B vitamins? But no good
scientist would use one negative study limited to one vitamin and one disease to
extrapolate his or her findings and discount taking ANY vitamin for ANY purpose! Even if
the study it came out of was renowned Oxford University! 6

7 Plus, Oxford s data had nothing to say about any other aspects of brain health, such as
stroke, not to mention heart health. And that s a shame. Because B vitamins are clearly
important for heart health as well. In fact, my former neighbor in Massachusetts spent a
lifetime establishing that B vitamins lower homocysteine and the risk of heart disease. But
the press on the Oxford study made it sound like B vitamins don t work across the board.
And they blankly dismissed the probability that getting optimal doses of all vitamins is
important for brain health. So what can you do to make sure you get enough B vitamins to
support your brain, nervous system, and heart? First, make sure to eat a healthy diet filled
with wild salmon, chicken, beef, and green, leafy vegetables. Also, don t shy away from
eggs as they contain good amounts of biotin, vitamin B2, and vitamin B12. It s very hard in
today s day and age to get all your nutritional needs from diet alone. Especially when you
consider the faulty RDAs and the poor nutritional content of many foods. In fact, the
nutritional content and quality of natural foods, like produce and meats, has gone down
substantially over the last 80 years. So even if you strive to follow a healthy diet, very often
that s not enough. So, to that end, I advise everyone to take a high-quality B-complex
supplement daily. It should include at least 50 milligrams (mg) each of thiamine, riboflavin
(B2), niacin/niacinamide (B6), and pantothenic acid, plus at least 200 micrograms (mcg) of
folic acid/folate, 12 mcg of B12, and 100 mcg of biotin. Lesson 10 The Mind-Mending
Mineral That Makes Your Brain Younger As you ve learned from earlier lessons, cognitive
impairment ranging from mild dementia to Alzheimer s disease is rampant in the U.S. Not
surprisingly, Big Pharma is all over this issue. But so far dementia drugs have not been
blockbuster successes, to say the least. While the drug industry dithers and goes back to
the drawing board, fortunately there are many natural approaches to keeping the brain
healthy including the often overlooked mineral MAGNESIUM. New research shows that
magnesium deficiency in adults may play a significant role in the development of dementia.
And a recent study found that giving magnesium to lab animals in the late stages of
Alzheimer s disease reduced their cognitive impairment. In fact, it even restored their aging
brains to a more youthful condition. Although this study wasn t done on humans, it does
reveal an all-important mechanism by which cognitive decline can be reversed. Adequate
levels of magnesium in the body appear to prevent the loss of BRAIN SYNAPSES, which are
critical for memory and other mental functioning. Another recent clinical trial on humans
further explores these findings. Researchers found that the study participants who took
magnesium had significantly better cognitive function and decreased symptoms of
cognitive impairment than people who didn t. So should you be taking a magnesium
supplement? Most likely the answer to that question is a resounding Yes. Dairy, eggs, and
meat are rich dietary sources of magnesium, and leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, and
whole grains also contain the mineral. But your body only absorbs about 30 to 40 percent
of the magnesium you eat. Consequently, researchers estimate that as many as 68 percent
of U.S. adults two out of every three are magnesium deficient. There are other factors that
also deprive you of this much-needed mineral. While drinking coffee and organic green tea
in moderation can have health benefits, the caffeine can contribute to magnesium
depletion. And as you grow older, your body can lose its magnesium stores. 7

8 With all of this and the new research in mind, I m convinced that magnesium
supplementation is important for healthy aging. Look for a supplement that has 200 to 400
mg of magnesium. However, it s difficult to get enough of this essential mineral from
supplements alone, so make sure to also eat the magnesium-rich foods listed above.
Lesson 11 Supercharge Your Neurons with These Six Forgotten Nutrients and Food Factors
This is probably the ONLY place you ll hear about the six forgotten nutrients that are a
must for optimizing your memory and preventing the slow, dismal slide into dementia.
LUTEIN is best-known as a vision helper. But recent research highlights its cognitive effects
as well. And it s little wonder that something that helps the eyes would be good for the
brain the eye itself is a very specialized organ originating from brain and nervous tissue.
Lutein is a CAROTENOID a nutrient found in carrots and other orange, yellow and green
foods, like oranges, egg yolks, corn, and spinach. And it s one of only two carotenoids that
can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Which makes it a crucial tool in fighting the medical
epidemic of Alzheimer s dementia. But it s important to note that lutein also has cognitive
benefits for people without dementia. Scientists have discovered that higher levels of
lutein-related pigments in the eye are correlated with improved brain function. Global
cognitive function, verbal fluency and memory retention were all increased, and dementia
decreased, in people with higher levels of these lutein-related pigments. Even in people
who were 100 years old and older. Yet another study found that giving lutein alone or in
combination with an omega fatty acid improved cognitive function, verbal fluency, learning
ability, and memory in older women. Bottom line: it appears lutein can improve cognitive
function in older people in general and also help prevent dementia. So, what do research
scientists conclude about these findings? In the words of one study, Lutein warrants
further research. But for the millions of aging Americans watching their memory slip away,
waiting for further research isn t an option. In the meantime, a dose of 12 mg of lutein just
might be the natural memory enhancer you need. CHOLINE AND URIDINE are two of the
three ingredients in a formula that a study in the Journal of Alzheimer s Disease found
could improve memory in Alzheimer s patients. Choline is a B-vitamin. Uridine is a
substance produced naturally by the liver. Researchers combined these and DHA into a
beverage formula called Souvenaid. And they found that it appeared to stimulate growth of
new synapses in the brain of patients who drank it. They also found that roughly half of the
patients who took Souvenaid had improvements in verbal memory. Patients in the control
group those NOT drinking Souvenaid had declines in verbal memory. Obviously, this is
quite a remarkable finding. Unfortunately, the Souvenaid beverage is still in clinical trials,
and is not currently available in the U.S. But the good news is, all three of the nutrients
Souvenaid contains ARE readily available right in your supermarket. You see, they re all
present in some very common foods. And I almost always recommend getting nutrients
from their whole food sources over supplements whenever possible. Here are some of the
best food sources of the dynamic Alzheimer s-fighting nutrient combination: Choline eggs,
meats and nuts. Uridine tomatoes, 8

9 beer, broccoli, and organ meats like liver. DHA fish, eggs, flaxseed, and meat from grass-
fed animals. CREATINE is an amino acid popularized in recent years by bodybuilders and
other athletes for muscle development and repair of muscle tissue after exercise, as well as
for its energy-enhancing properties. Some reports suggest that people over 60 do not
make enough creatine to maintain muscle and strength. But creatine is becoming more
widely researched for its neuro-protective and neurogenesis (brainbuilding) benefits. For
example, as an element for some alternative treatments for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
(ALS) and Parkinson s disease. The dosages for such treatment would be at a higher,
therapeutic level, and not the more typically recommended dose of between 1 and 2
grams, which you could take as part of your Alzheimer s-prevention supplement program.
Accordingly, use of creatine should be individually tailored and monitored under the
supervision of a qualified health practitioner. LECITHIN is generally a mixture of some
serioussounding nutritional compounds glycolipids, triglycerides, and phospholipids (AKA,
respectively, phosphatidylcholine, phosphatidylethanolamine, and phosphatidylinositol).
Big names with a very big impact on your brain Phospholipids are the major component of
the membranes that encase every cell in the body. In the brain, phosphatidylcholine and
phosphatidylinositol protect nerve cells by forming a protective sheath around them to
insulate them, allowing nerve impulses to move more efficiently to and between cells. In
addition, phosphatidylcholine is a precursor of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter in the
brain and muscles. An increase in acetylcholine may lead to more efficient nerve and
muscle function and increased memory performance and capacity. Unfortunately, some
medications can deplete acetylcholine. Supplementing with lecithin may help counter this
drug side effect. Some research on lecithin supplementation found that when a short-term
or long-term memory deficit exists, a single therapeutic dose of lecithin can increase
memory performance within 90 minutes. It may also help improve verbal and visual
memory. And it has neuroprotective effects related to Alzheimer s disease. Lecithin is
available in 1,000 mg supplement doses, but may require up to 25 grams (25,000 mg) daily,
used in food quantities, to see the full benefits. As with creatine, don t use it in these high
dosages without the supervision of a qualified health practitioner. TAURINE is so named
because it was initially isolated from ox bile (Taurus, the bull). Like creatine, it s an amino
acid a unique amino acid that can help move information from brain cell to brain cell. In
other words, it s a NEUROTRANSMITTER. A daily dose of 500 mg is likely to benefit your
brain. For more about Dr. Micozzi s Complete Alzheimer s Cure Protocol, visit: and 9

10 ABOUT DR. MICOZZI Marc S. Micozzi, M.D., Ph.D. was the founding editor-in-chief of the
first U.S. journal in Complementary and Alternative Medicine and organized and edited the
first US textbook in the field, Fundamentals of Complementary & Integrative Medicine in He
has published nearly 300 articles in medical literature and is the author or editor of over 25
books. Dr. Micozzi served as Senior Investigator of cancer prevention at the National
Cancer Institute, where he published the original research on diet, nutrition, and chronic
disease. He continued this line of research as the Associate Director of the Armed Forces
Institute of Pathology and Director of the National Museum of Health and Medicine. In
recent years, Dr. Micozzi has served as the Founding Director of the Policy Institute for
Integrative Medicine in Bethesda, MD, working to educate policy makers, the health
professions, and the general public about the opportunities for integrative medicine and
the need for clean, clear science within our modern medical establishment. Dr. Micozzi
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