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“Bad genes” are blamed for many of today’s chronic diseases – including Alzheimer’s. [Click here](1770d7/ct0_0/1/ms?sid=TV2%3Ae2N6FS9n3) to view this message in your browser | [Click here](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3Ae2N6FS9n3) to stop receiving our messages [] [] Al Sears, MD 11905 Southern Blvd. Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 [] October 1, 2024 [] Reader, “Bad genes” are blamed for many of today’s chronic diseases – including Alzheimer’s. But the truth is… It’s not about the genes you were born with. It’s more about the modern environment we live in. Between 2000 and 2018, Alzheimer’s deaths in the U.S. jumped 145%.1 And by 2050, cases are expected to more than double, affecting 14 million Americans.2 During this same time, we’re eating more high-glycemic, processed “fake foods” and carbohydrates. We’ve been led away from healthy fats that nourish our brains. And we’re under constant assault from environmental toxins inside and outside our homes. Most doctors blame Alzheimer’s on bad genetics and amyloid plaques. But these plaques are an Alzheimer’s symptom, not its cause. And a groundbreaking new study proves it. Researchers wanted to know if medium-chain triglycerides (MCT oil) helped patients with cognitive impairment. So volunteers took two tablespoons a day for six months. By the end of the study, 80% demonstrated “significant” improvement on cognitive tests.3 A second study found that people with Alzheimer’s disease or pre-dementia who took MCT oil had a 230% increase in energy made from ketones, which are an alternative energy source for the brain. This increase was associated with improved cognitive function in areas related to memory and language.4 To me, that’s no surprise. Here’s why… Many doctors are still unaware that Alzheimer’s stems from the brain’s inability to convert glucose into energy. Many researchers even call Alzheimer’s “type 3 diabetes.” When your body resists using glucose as fuel, your brain becomes foggy. You have trouble remembering names. Brain function falters, and Alzheimer’s could be looming. MCTs are uniquely easy to metabolize. They pass directly to your liver where they can be broken down into ketones. So they follow an entirely different metabolic pathway. And that’s why they improve brain function… They give your brain a rich source of energy other than glucose. How To Bulletproof Your Brain With MCT I recommend MCT oil that’s labeled as C8, or a blend of C8 and C10. This is important as C8 is the most powerful and effective MCT for brain health. Start by taking a teaspoon once a day. Gradually build up two or three tablespoons. If a product’s label doesn’t specify what you’re getting, I’d find one that does. My favorite way to get MCT oil is by adding it to my morning cup of coffee along with a little butter. I whip it together to make a creamy drink similar to a latte. Here’s how to make it: [mctcoffee] Ingredients: - 1 cup of hot brewed organic coffee - 1 Tbsp grass-fed butter - 1 Tbsp MCT oil - Ceylon cinnamon or cacao powder (optional) Directions: - Pour your coffee into a blender with butter and MCT oil. - Blend on high speed for about 10 to 20 seconds until light and creamy. - Sprinkle some cinnamon or cacao powder on top. - If you don’t have a blender sitting out on your counter, don’t worry. Just grab a fork and whip the ingredients together until it’s frothy. Enjoy! To Your Good Health, Al Sears, MD, CNS --------------------------------------------------------------- References: - NIH. “2023 Alzheimer's Disease Facts And Figures.” Alzheimer’s Dement. 2023 Apr;19(4):1598-1695. - Alzheimer’s Association. “Alzheimer's Disease Facts and Figures.” . Accessed on September 25, 2024. - Juby A, et al. “Use Of Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Oil In Subjects With Alzheimer's Disease: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled, Crossover Study, With An Open‐Label Extension.” Alzheimer’s Dement (N Y). 2022; 8(1): e12259. - Fortier M, et al. “A Ketogenic Drink Improves Brain Energy And Some Measures Of Cognition In Mild Cognitive Impairment.” Alzheimer’s Dement. 2019;15(5):625-634 alsearsmd@send.alsearsmd.com [Preferences | Unsubscribe](1770d7/l-002e/zout?sid=TV2%3Ae2N6FS9n3) 11905 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach, Florida 33411, United States