Influencia del aceite de coco en enfermos de alzhéimer a nivel cognitivo

Abstract

Introduction: Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most prevalent neurodegenerative dementia in developed world. This fact, coupled with the lack cure, makes new no pharmacological therapeutic strategies such as nutrient management to investigate. In this regard, it stresses the possible influence of coconut oil as alternative energy source capable of stopping the progressively neuronal death that occurs in this disease. Objectives: To assess the cognitive impact of coconut oil in Alzheimer’s patients, and specifically in orientation, language-building, fixing, calculation-concentration and memory areas. Methods: Prospective, longitudinal, qualitative, analytical and experimental study through a clinical trial where 44 patients with Alzheimer’s in region of Ribera (Valencia), of which half was selected to receive during 21 days, 40 ml coconut oil daily divided between breakfast (20 ml) and food (20 ml). Before and after administration of the oil, they were evaluated through cognitive test Mini-Mental State Examination to determine possible changes. Results: It was observed in patients who received coconut oil, that cognitive improvement after completion of the intervention, statistically significant improved in the orientation and language-construction areas. Conclusions: Coconut oil appears to improve cognitive abilities of Alzheimer’s patients, with different intensity depending on the cognitive area.

Impact of Coconut Oil and its Bioactive Principles in Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

“…A total of four studies were identi ed to match our eligibility criteria [15][16][17][18]. Three studies [16][17][18] were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), while one [15] was a case-control study. Three studies were conducted in Spain [15][16][17] while one was conducted in Malaysia [18].…”

“…Three studies [16][17][18] were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), while one [15] was a case-control study. Three studies were conducted in Spain [15][16][17] while one was conducted in Malaysia [18]. The general information of the included studies is summarized in Table 2.…”

Propiedades de la ingesta de aceite de coco en pacientes con Alzheimer

“…En el estudio de De la Rubia Ortí JE et al [2] realizado en 2017 en España se analiza la influencia del aceite de coco a nivel cognitivo en pacientes con alzhéimer, concretamente en las áreas de orientación, lenguajeconstrucción, fijación, cálculo-concentración y memoria. La muestra estaba formada por 44 pacientes con alzhéimer, de los cuales al 50% se le administró durante 21 días, 40 mililitros diarios de aceite de coco repartidos entre desayuno y comida y el otro 50% era el grupo control.…”

Virgin Coconut Oil Improved Discriminative Learning and Working Memory in Aging Cycling and Non-Cycling Female Sprague-Dawley Rats Supporting Its Beneficial Effect in Retarding Age-Related Cognitive Decline

“…Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is an important cognitive nutritional supplement. It has been found to enhance baseline metabolic activity, while providing ongoing neuronal protection for the aging brain [14] [15]. Deranged brain glucose metabolism leads to diminished executive function, and has been linked to the cognitive decline of dementia.…”

“…Ketones provide an important alternative to glucose, and have been shown to be valuable to renewed activity in aging brain. VCO has a high content of medium-chain fatty acids (MCTs) that can provide this alternative energy source for the brain [14], supporting its role as a dietary supplement to improve cognitive function [15]. Lauric acid is reported to provide most of the nutritional content and healing property of VCO and is a major component of the MCTs [16] [17].…”