Some vitamin deficiencies can mimic Alzheimer’s symptoms

Of course, Alzheimer’s patients who discontinue drugs may not find dementia relief.

Don’t despair. Many health issues also mimic Alzheimer’s, so there’s still hope.

Vitamin deficiency is common. AD patients are typically deficient in these nutrients…

* Calcium

* Iron

* Zinc

* Vitamin A

* Vitamin K

* Omega-3 fatty acids

Very low sodium levels presents another problem. How many seniors do you know who avoid salt?

Um… ALL of them? (A slight exaggeration. But not by much.)

Three sodium deficiency symptoms parallel dementia symptoms… confusion, fatigue, and poor balance.

Never accept an AD or dementia diagnosis at face value. There are far too many other things it could be that are much easier to treat!

Sources:
“Alzheimer’s Disease — A Functional Approach” David Perlmutter, M.D., Townsend Letter for Doctors & Patients, July 2002, townsendletter.com