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Axona
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
General
medical food
References
- Prescriber's Letter 19(4): 2012
Alzheimer's Disease: Can Coconut Oil Help?
Detail-Document#: 280410
(subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
Components
coconut oil
palm oil (red palm oil)