Edited by calmcookie, 04 June 2007 - 01:01 PM.
Alzheimers - Ginkgo, Phosphatidylserine, Huperzine, Vinpocetine, Acetyl-L-carnitine
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 12:59 PM
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 01:02 PM
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 01:17 PM
caveat emptor
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 01:27 PM
I usually take around 1gram of Acetyl-L-carnitine a day to improve my own cognitive functions.
I've been a big fan for a few years now.
Hi Slatedrake,
Thanks for your comment.
In Mind Boosters, Dr. Sahelia writes: "Acetyl-L-carnitine is an antioxidant involved in energy utilization within cells. A dose of 500 mg in the morning before breakfast works within two to three hours to induce a pleasant visual and mental clarity.
I don't use this supplement, because I think you can get equal benefits by following a nutrient dense, low carb, adequate good fat, adequate protein rich diet (along with a few other good habits) ... but if it works for YOU ... all the best.
C.C.
Edited by calmcookie, 04 June 2007 - 01:28 PM.
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 02:16 PM
Memory loss over time (also known loosely as "dementia") is a major issue, especially because thanks to good medical care, people are living longer. There are MANY reversible and preventable causes. The tragedy is that so many people think its inevitable or self-medicate and therefore miss opportunities.
Pure AD (Alzheimer's) has NO KNOWN treatment to prevent it. Period.
Vascular dementia, however, is greatly reduced by lipid lowering, blood pressure lowering, treatment of diabetes and cessation of smoking.
The lesser known causes included the gamut - pernicious anemia, thryoid disease, and many more.
Check with your phsyician before self-medicating with window box vines and houseplants. Its your MIND. Its your MEMORY. It's your LIFE we're talking about.
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 07:57 PM
Edited by calmcookie, 04 June 2007 - 08:00 PM.
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 08:28 PM
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 08:37 PM
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Posted 04 June 2007 - 10:11 PM
Hi Slatedrake,
Forgot to ask ... how long have you been taking this supplement? Just curious. I have a physician friend who does a lot of weight training ... he also has good things to say about it. As mentioned, I don't have any personal need for any of these items. At present, a few immune boosting dietary concepts will suffice. Just like to keep learning.
Best to all, C.C.
Hey C.C.,
I've been taking ALCAR daily since Feb/March of 2003...uh....maybe a little longer, I don't remember.
I bet your physician friend likes to combine it with a few other items as well. Here's my daily -
Multi
C
B complex
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) (400mg daily)
Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALCAR) (500mg - 1000mg daily)
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) (600mg daily)
Fish Oil (as much as I can possibly stomach...endomorph and it gives me a lot more play in the diet)
I couldn't agree more about using diet as the best 'supplement' around..and I'm sure in my case that all of the benefits of these supps could be supplied by a better diet. But the one exception might be the ALCAR actually. I not aware of those mg levels (or even remotely close) being supplied by any organic foodstuff.
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Posted 05 June 2007 - 07:30 AM
Edited by calmcookie, 05 June 2007 - 07:37 AM.