Axona
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Introduction
contains triglycerides derived from coconut oil & palm oil
Uses
- promoted to reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease (AD)
- use is based upon the supposition that AD brains do not properly utilize glucose, thus medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil & palm oil can be converted to ketone bodies which the brain can utilize during glucose deprivation
Notes
- cost $85/month
- not enough evidence to recommend
More general terms
Components
References
- ↑ Prescriber's Letter 19(4): 2012 Alzheimer's Disease: Can Coconut Oil Help? Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=280410&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com