We were researching nutrition and brain health and found anecdotal reports suggesting that some families have explored coconut oil as part of an overall approach to supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. While these reports are of interest, coconut oil should not be considered a proven treatment or cure. Families should always consult their physician before making significant dietary or treatment changes.

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Some extra information about coconut oil:

Coconut oil is also great for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and thyroid function.

The coconut oil will give a person more energy, increasing metabolism and alertness.

Try using coconut oil for the flakiest pie crusts.

Deep frying is safest and tastiest with coconut oil.

Appetite for unhealthy fast foods will diminish with the use of coconut oil.

Coconut oil keeps in the cupboard for at least 2 years without going stale. It is not necessary to leave it in the refrigerator unless there is a reason for wanting it very hard.

If you do not have dementia and are not at risk just use coconut oil in place of other oils taking 1 and 2 tablespoons.Although some families have reported positive experiences with coconut oil, these reports are anecdotal and may not apply to everyone. Dementia affects each individual differently, and there is currently no proven evidence that coconut oil cures Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Always discuss dietary changes or complementary approaches with your physician or healthcare team.

Related Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources

If you’re interested in learning more about approaches to supporting individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease, explore our Reversing and Holding Alzheimer’s Disease in Remission article.

You may also find our Co-enzyme NAD Dementia Treatment resource helpful for learning about other approaches discussed on our website.

Nutrition and overall health are also important considerations. Read our Unraveling the Diabetes-Dementia Link article and our Feeding Dementia guide for practical caregiving tips.

To better understand the differences between normal memory changes and dementia, watch our Memory Loss versus Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia interview.

Important Disclaimer

The information on this page reflects anecdotal reports and educational discussion only. Coconut oil has not been proven to cure or reverse Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making changes to medical treatment or diet.