One of the drugs she found, Ketasyn (AC-1202), displayed the ability to stop the progression of Alzheimer’s in half of tested patients within 90 days of first taking the drug. Researching the drug more closely, Dr. Newport discovered that its active ingredient was simply MCT (medium chain triglycerides) oil. Coincidentally, the compound naturally occurs in coconut oil.
All this time, the miracle drug she had been waiting for could be purchased at her local health food store.
And so, Dr. Newport began feeding her husband 2 tablespoons of coconut oil twice a day, combining it with his food.
Within 2 months, he became a lot more alert, happy, and talkative. His tremors also visibly diminished.
Within a year of treatment, Steve could recognize distant family members, actively hold a conversation and even go back to enjoying long walks and runs around the neighborhood.
Most surprisingly, Steve had regained the ability to read, which is almost unheard of in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Although he’s not yet back to his pre-Alzheimer’s self, Dr. Newport is confident that her husband still has the potential to improve (3).
She adds, “For now, we are very pleased with where he is at and should coconut oil stop or slow down the progress of his disease, it will be worth every drop that he takes.”