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The relationship between insulin and Alzheimer\u2019s Disease has actually been on the radar screen of neurologists for quite a few years but the public has very little knowledge of it. Since insulin itself is not \u201cowned\u201d by Big Pharma, there\u2019s no reason for them to tell you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insulin, the 100 year old medicine used for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, has now been found to reduce a user’s risk for developing Alzheimer’s Disease. When a doctor needs to add insulin to the oral medications already being taken by a Type 2 diabetic (many times over their vociferous objection!), this added insulin will actually protect them against Alzheimer\u2019s Disease. Conversely, if an Alzheimer’s patient happens also to develop diabetes, if he is treated with insulin, his Alzheimer decline actually slows down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But there\u2019s more.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insulin directly affects the brain in several ways (all good): to start, insulin crosses the blood brain barrier and lands on specific insulin receptors in the brain. Then insulin reduces brain inflammation, helps produce more neurotransmitters, increases brain energy (ATP in the brain mitochondria), restores antioxidants and protects the brain cells against the effects of amyloid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can we get insulin into the brain to work these wonders? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple enough! A nasal spray! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, a nasal spray is the best and safest means to administer insulin into the brain itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right. You simply open a bottle of regular insulin (available over the counter, no prescription required, but you\u2019ll need pliers to remove the cap) pour the insulin into a nasal spray bottle and administer one spray daily. This comes to 20 Units of insulin, low enough to not affect blood sugar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What happened was pretty surprising at first, namely improvement of mild dementia. But then as the studies were repeated around the world, investigators knew they were on to something important: memory improvement, better attention, etc., etc. Google it yourself: \u201cintranasal insulin for Alzheimer\u2019s.\u201d Also surprising, Google \u201cOther uses for intranasal insulin\u201d in which patients complaining of \u201cbrain fog\u201d or \u201cpoor focus and concentration\u201d report positive results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the \u201cadvances in Alzheimer\u201d story doesn\u2019t end here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We all know the SGLT2 inhibitors (semaglutides like Wegovy and Ozempic) work on diabetes and weight loss by increasing insulin secretion. Researchers soon noted that users of these medications had a lower incidence of Alzheimer\u2019s than the rest of the population. Somehow, along with diabetes control and weight loss, the semaglutides were preventing Alzheimer\u2019s. Both medications, insulin and the semaglutides, have been in use for years, it took very little time for investigators to design clinical trials testing the combination against a placebo. Another semaglutide, Rybelsus, is available as a tablet rather than a weekly injection. It, too, is being studied along with inhaled insulin as an Alzheimer treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can a nasal spray and an immensely popular weight loss\/diabetes medication actually slow down, prevent, or even reverse dementia? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scientists seem to think so. Not everyone can take the semaglutides (cost, side effects). Here\u2019s a researcher discussing intranasal insulin on a YouTube video<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For my previous Health Tip about Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer\u2019s click here<\/a>. It discusses Dr. Dale Bredesen\u2019s book \u201cPreventing and Reversing Alzheimer\u2019s\u201d including recommended diagnostic tests, supplements, and lifestyle recommendations. There\u2019s no mention of the intranasal insulin or the semaglutides. This is new stuff! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want further information about these and other treatments we offer at WholeHealth Chicago<\/a> including infusion therapies, schedule with any of our practitioners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be well,
David Edelberg, M<\/em>D<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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