Since Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is loaded with Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT), Dr. Mary Newport, a neonatal physician at Spring Hill Regional Hospital in Florida, realized after researching the Alzeheimer's drug, AC-1202, also known as Axona, that it's active ingredient is also MCT, began an intensive feeding program for her husband, Steve Newport, 58, after an MRI revealed he had progressive dementia, and in May 2008, after only 5 years, his MMSE test showed he was on the border of severe dementia.
Instead of using Axona at a price of $100 per month for a once a day dose, with some side effects, Mary chose instead to give her husband Virgin Coconut Oil, at a cost of $10 per month receiving 2 tablespoons of a mixture of VCO and its pharmaceutical isolate, MCT, with each meal.
In 18 months, Steve's severe dementia was totally arrested. Another Mini-Mental State Exam (MMSE), concluded he was in the mild range of Alzheimer's.
According to Dr. Bruce Fife, author of "Coconut Cures", "Coconut Water" and "Stop Alzheimer's Now", coconut oil, converted into ketones, acts as a superfuel to the brain and normalizes brain function, stops the erratic signal transmissions that leads to seizures, and improves cognition and memory. The MCTs in coconut oil provide energy to the brain and stimulate healing and repair. The chemical structure of the MCTs and fatty acids in coconut oil enable them to pass through the blood-brain barrier, which ordinary food or oil cannot break into.
Dr. Fife, also known as "Dr. Coconut" has established a nonprofit organization, Coconut Research Center, to educate the public on the health and nutritional aspects of coconut.
Sources for Quality Virgin Coconut Oil
www.WildernessFamilyNaturals.com/category/coconut-products.php
http://products.mercola.com/coconut-oil/
Source:
The Healthy Home Economist - Virgin Coconut Oil Halts Severe Dementia in 35 Days
The Philippine Inquirer - Virgin Coconut Oil Hailed as Cure for Alzheimer's