California neurologist Dr. Dale Bredesen, who believes Alzheimer's is caused by dozens of imbalances in the body, created a program designed to fix them.
“We spent 27 years in a laboratory looking at what are the features that drive the underlying problem,” Bredesen told NBC’S Maria Shriver as part of TODAY’s special series, "Brain Power Today.”
“We see improvement time after time after time.”
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November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month.
Bredesen says his program only works for patients in the early stages of the disease. His daily protocol includes:
eating a Mediterranean diet high in vegetables and good fats
regular cardio exercise
fasting at least 12 hours after dinner
brain training exercises
getting at least 8 hours of sleep
a regimen of supplements to address each patient's deficiencies.
In a small, 2014 study published in the journal "Aging," Bredesen found his program boosted cognitive functioning in nine out of 10 Alzheimer's patients within six months. Some could even return to work.
Critics say: until more research is done, the verdict is still out. The Alzheimer's Association says it's encouraged by his initial results, but further study is needed.
He's now partnered with the Cleveland Clinic for a larger clinical trial of his program.
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