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Coconut Oil for Parkinson's?
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My mother's neurologist, who specializes in Neurotoxicology, recommended MCT oil as a supplement for her Alzheimer's. She said that it was "only one molecule away" compared to a drug in the US that was prescribed for Dementia. I also take the MCT oil and it helps to improve my cognition as well as constipation.
I mix 1 tsp in with my morning black coffee and use a frothing whirrer to mix it in. One thing I guarantee it works wonders on is my 'regularity'.
You just sent us a link with a very good overview about Brain Food: Eating well if you have Parkinsons (It worry you might get it). Almost all aspects are covered and also: Is coconut oil good for my brain?
Early, small studies suggested coconut oil may be beneficial for the brain. But more recent, larger trials do not support this claim. Coconut oil is a saturated, or unhealthy, fat. It can increase bad cholesterol (LDL) which can be harmful to your heart and brain. Olive oil, which is unsaturated, is generally a better choice.
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Coconut oil is HDL rather than Ldl, so is healthy. You also need to ask yourself if it's likely that animal fats that humans have been eating since they evolved are more or less healthy than industrially produced unsaturated fats invented within the last 100 years. I often have coconut oil with black coffee and some mannitol. It's also good for your teeth!
It is true that coconut oil primarily contains saturated fat, which can indeed increase HDL cholesterol, also known as "good" cholesterol. However, this is only part of the story. Saturated fat can also raise LDL cholesterol, which is associated with an increased risk of heart disease. It is important to have a balanced view of fats in the diet and not focus too much on one specific type of fat.
While it is true that humans have consumed animal fats throughout history, this does not automatically mean that these fats are healthier than industrially produced unsaturated fats….
Interesting, thanks for posting. Hubby has essential thrombocythemia (high platelets) which can cause exhaustion and PD. He's not exhausted every day, mostly when we are doing things for a few days then maybe 2 days he will be exhausted.
Will look into coconut oil / olive oil since can help with regulation.
I make a "butter" from coconut oil and lecithin - the lecithin acts as an emulsifier and makes the "butter" spreadable. I am attaching a YouTube video I made about it a few years ago. I still make it, but I have changed the recipe slightly since then. These days (for one clean empty margarine container) I mix about 300ml melted coconut oil, 100ml olive oil, and 1 TSP lecithin. I make 4 containers at a time so the process is more efficient. We use this mixture instead of butter or margarine on bread, and I also use it for frying and greasing baking containers. We tried drinking coconut oil in tea, but we didn't like it, so this is the method we use to get good levels of coconut oil in our diets. We believe it helps with brain fog, and probably other things as well, but it's hard to know what causes what when you try a lot of different things.
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Where do you get lecithin, and in what form?
I use liquid lecithin which is a very thick golden coloured oil. I have tried both soy and sunflower liquid lecithin. They both work well, and I do not have a preference between them. Whatever is easiest for you to get. It is expensive, but it lasts for ages and you don't use much. I am attaching an advertisement for the brand I have used the most.
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Thank You
The coconut oil effect on PD has not yet been well studied. However, many anecdotal testimonials, such as the Gary Sharp discussed in the article. In addition, a distinction must be made between ordinary coconut oil (for cooking) and the raw virgin coconut oil. The positive effects seem to be mainly there.
The following study investigated the effects of l-dopa on striatal neurons in rats and the potential protective role of virgin coconut oil. The results demonstrated that l-dopa had neurotoxic effects, including behavioral abnormalities, alterations in neurotransmitters, and oxidative stress. Virgin coconut oil was found to significantly mitigate the harmful effects of l-dopa, likely due to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The research shows also that coconut oil should be seen more as a kind of lubricant for the l-dopa, but certainly not as a substitute.
Neurochemical, neurobehavioral and histochemical effects of therapeutic dose of l-dopa on striatal neurons in rats: Protective effect of virgin coconut oil
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I've been taking Organic Liquid Coconut Oil as a supppplement (two tspns per day). On the label, the words are "Cooking Oil" are added at the end. Or should I be taking Raw Coconut Oil with no mention of "Cooking"?
Your “liquid” coconut oil looks refined if no Raw or even Virgin is listed. Cooking oil means that it can be used for cooking purposes. However it can also mean that it is suitable for higher temperatures, so refined... Raw is always Virgin because it's pure and unadulterated, but Virgin or Extra Virgin isn't always Raw because it can be processed with heat.
That's great! I've certainly read powerful stuff about coconut oil and Alzheimers. I recommended it to my newsagent and it helped his mother in law tremendously - she started speaking again. (Tried it on my mother and it gave her diarrhea! But I was a bit too over-enthusiastic - best to go slow.) Making a 'bulletproof coffee' with it sounds like a good way to go. Some brands taste less coconutty too. (But avoid the refined stuff)
It should be unrefined & cold-pressed also. Start slow with a Tbl and after a few days try 2 and then 3…. 🥊
A tablespoon gave her diarrhea.... but I loved the OP that said that Gary got results just from a teasoon in tea!
Good encouragement also to take capyrlic acid, which is great for candida.
Try MCT oil
Cold pressed coconut oil is just a facade...
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Thanks, it is a very comprehensive overview of the pros and cons of using coconut oil! It does fall in the same category as butter when it comes to its high content of saturated fats, which can lead to an increased risk of heart and cardiovascular diseases. Therefore, it is generally recommended, as in the MIND diet, to limit the use of coconut oil and other foods high in saturated fats as much as possible.
Good one @pdpatient. Those interested in adding keto coffee, may want to check out this video (and other good videos on this channel) by Bill Curtis and Eric Burg - good additional information.
This may fill you up that you may want to skip breakfast - which is good because of intermittent fasting - this was a good transition for me to OMAD and Keto - Dr Matthew CL Phillips’ metabolic strategies.
Those sensitive to dairy like me, may want to skip cream, replace butter with ghee and I don’t do stevia. I use a hand blender (after breaking two regular blenders) so the fats integrate well and to get a cappuccino consistency. My formula - about 8 oz hot coffee, 1 to 2 tbsp ghee, 1 to 2 tbsp coconut oil, 0.5 tsp cacao powder (optional) and 0.25 tsp salt (optional) and blend.
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