Why Keto diet helps treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease?

Keto diet helps prevent and reduce Alzheimer because it provides the brain with an alternative source of energy and nutrition called ketones, instead of glucose. These ketones are considered to be a better source of energy and nutrition for the brain and helps it maintain its main functions.

Accordingly, keto diet can help for Alzheimer by resolving the following problems that lead to its development:

1-    Insulin resistance: glucose is normally used ...

How the Keto diet works for Alzheimer’s disease:

A standard modern diet AMDR (Acceptable Macronutrients Distribution Ranges) allows for a daily caloric intake of carbs: 45% - 65%, fat: 25% - 35%, and proteins: 10% - 35%. Accordingly, our diet is considered very rich in carbs and produces high amounts of glucose in the blood.

The keto diet is a special regimen that restricts carbohydrates and limits protein, while focusing on fat intake. The diet consists of 75% fat, 20% proteins, and only ...

Keto diet for Alzheimer's disease: diet guidelines

The ketogenic diet suggests consuming 70% to 80% of fat, 10% to 20% of protein and around 5% of carbohydrates only (less than 50 grams per day). 

There are no specific guidelines about the duration of the diet. However, it is generally recommended to follow it for at least three months. 

Currently, there’s not enough data related to the long-term effects of the keto diet. Accordingly, it is not agreed yet ...

Keto Diet Macro Calculator:

1-    Calculate your BMR ((Basal Metabolic Rate): The Mifflin equation

The number of calories required by the body per day is called the Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TEE). This is equal to the sum of the Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the number of calories the body needs to function at rest, plus the amount of physical activity achieved daily.

To maintain your current weight, you should fulfill your TEE needs. In order to lose ...

Keto diet for Alzheimer's disease: food types 

The various food types incorporated in the keto diet are high in good fat and very low in carbohydrates. Maintaining the proper proportions is critical to maintain the state of ketosis. Proportions should be done as per the macro calculation provided in the diet structure section. 

Below is a list of the various food types for Keto diet: 

- Healthy fats: incorporate healthy high fat foods daily such as some oils (coconut ...

Keto diet for Alzheimer's Disease: recommendations to follow

- Always check food labels: some hidden carbs may be present in spices, vegetables, and drinks. Always read food labels carefully before you buy any product.

- Always stay hydrated: make sure you always drink enough water to stay hydrated. Carbohydrates retain water in the body, so a low-carb diet can lead to dehydration and constipation.

- Consume enough salt, electrolytes, and magnesium: minerals can be lost along with water while following a keto diet ...

Keto diet benefits:

The ketogenic diet includes many benefits besides its ability to treat Alzheimer’s disease. For instance, the diet is known for its ability to control blood sugar, increase mental performance, increase energy, reduce blood pressure, reduce weight, and reduce cholesterol. The diet can also help in epilepsy treatment, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and solving acne problems. 

Below is a list of the keto diet various benefits:

- Weight loss: the diet is quite effective for reducing weight ...

Keto diet for Alzheimer's disease: precautions

Before you start your keto diet, it is important to take some precautions in case you are taking some medication or if you have any medical condition. Always consult with a health expert especially if you have any of the following conditions or you are taking any medication.

- Blood-pressure: a combination of blood pressure medication and a low carb diet is risky because there’s a possibility of decreased blood pressure from the diet. Low ...

Keto diet for Alzheimer's disease: side effects

The ketogenic diet is mainly safe, however there are some side effects that need to be taken into consideration:

- Keto flu: the keto flu is a series of symptoms such as fatigue, headache, nausea and cramps that are experienced by some people following the keto diet. These symptoms are quite common especially at the beginning of the diet. However, this problem will be resolved in few days by the time the body starts ...