Vitamin C and the Alzheimer’s Brain

Vitamin C and the  Alzheimer’s BrainAlzheimer’s Disease
In 1906, Dr. Alois Alzheimer discovered Alzheimer’s disease. It’s hard to believe that over the past 110 years they are still no treatments or drugs to cure this devastating disease. Currently there are over 5.4 millions Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to triple by 2050.

Alzheimer’s Stages
1. No significant symptoms
2. Mild: minor memory lapse, confusion, loss of words, names and events
3. Moderate: Loss of critical thinking, growing frustration and anxiety
4. Severe: Forgetting family/friends, lack of judgment, cannot maintain personal care, irritability, hostility, loss of speech and incontinence
5. End Stage—death

The Alzheimer’s brain has breaks and tangles called neurofibrillary tangles. They become unattached and interfere with the intracellular functions of the brain. In Alzheimer’s patients, a protein called amyloid alters itself into beta amyloid, which can cause destruction of nerve cells and help to form the tangles in brain. When the tangles form together, they cause excessive plaque to build up.

As we age the blood vessels in our bodies, including our brains lose elasticity and proper circulatory function. They start to become more inelastic and rigid. When this happens the likelihood of atherosclerosis, the formation of plaque in the vessels, is very high. Atherosclerosis is what causes strokes, and other vascular issues. One sign that this is occurring in your body is the diagnosis of high blood pressure or high cholesterol.

The Benefits of Vitamin C
There have been multiple studies on patients with various diseases, including Alzheimer’s that received high doses of IV (intravenous) vitamin C, and the advantageous results of these patients improving is remarkable.

In testing of the brain and blood of Alzheimer’s patients, it has been well documented that they have severe vitamin C deficiencies. Vitamin C can dissolve toxic protein aggregates in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Having sufficient vitamin C is one of the key components to staving off, or combating this progressive disease. The specialists that are treating Alzheimer’s patients should look more closely at vitamin C therapy, due to it being a major treatment breakthrough for patients with neurodegenerative diseases. High doses of vitamin C have also been studied in the favorable improvement of the myelin sheath that protects the nerves. The myelin sheath plays a crucial role in patients with neurological issues.

IV Therapy Advantages
Vitamin C can be absorbed in fairly large quantitates by the body, but even more so by IV therapy. When given intravenously, larger amounts are absorbed and not excreted, than by taking a supplement, or by eating fruits and vegetables alone.

While eating a healthy diet and taking vitamins is very beneficial, the IV induced vitamin C is able to enter the bloodstream, infiltrate tissues and pass through the blood brain barrier easier than with traditional supplementation. At iheal in Naples, they are the experts at vitamin and supplementation infusion. Each patient is evaluated and given the best combination of vitamin and antioxidant combinations via IV therapy, depending on their individual health concerns. The patient will sit in a relaxed environment while being treated. The highly trained practitioners at iheal take great pride in caring for their patients and getting them well.

Dr. Matthew Everett
Dr. Matt Everett, a Board Certified Emergency Physician, founded iheal due to needing alternative treatment options for his wife, Renee, who was undergoing a difficult health issue. With his 14 years of medical experience, he transitioned into functional medicine. During his and Renee’s search for medical answers, Dr. Everett began to understand firsthand what its like to be a patient that isn’t taken seriously, and one that is given no clear algorithm for a successful treatment outcome. This is the reason that he recognizes the important role that alternative therapies play in overall health and wellness. And it’s precisely why he established iheal.

At iheal, you will be treated like one of the family and your health concerns will be addressed with clear-
cut answers to your questions. If you or someone you love needs “out of the box therapy” for Alzheimer’s or other health issues, please contact them today.

To find out more information please visit their website at ihealnaples.com, or call (239) 325-6499.

Matthew Everett, M.D.
239.325.6499
www.ihealnaples.com

3375 Pine Ridge Rd., Suite 204
Naples, FL 34109

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