Insights on Nestle’s acquisition of Accera the maker of Brain Food “Axona”
Nestle’ of Switzerland, has made a smart move to acquire Accera , the U.S.maker of Axona the brain food used to improve the cognitive abilities of those afflicted by Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s patients have impaired brain cells that prevent glucose metabolism as a source of energy. Axona, containing ketone bodies, provides alternative fuel to brain cells which glucose could not.
IT IS INTERESTING TO NOTE that the author of the Wall Street Journal news article revealed that “Axona is made from a compound derived from coconut oil that purports to provide an alternative energy source for the brain. In theory, this would help Alzheimer’s patients because their brains are less able to use glucose for the energy they need.”
Feeding on ketones or ketogenic diets have been well studied as therapy for epilepsy patients as it minimizes seizures. Ketones are produced naturally when fat is burned by the body when carbohydrates are not available such as when someone is on a prolonged fast or on a starvation mode.
A very smart physician by the name of Dr Mary Newport discovered inadvertently that digestion of coconut oil produces ketones because coconut oil primarily consists of medium chain fatty acids such as lauric acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid.
As the story goes, Dr Newport found that one of the ingredients of Accera’s products is MCT Oil (medium chain triglycerides) MCT is rich in coconut oil, which contains up to 60-65%. To make the long story short, she purchased virgin coconut oil, MCT oil, and did a blend of the two and performed trials on Steve, which caused vast improvements in his cognitive abilities.
LETS BE SMART LIKE DR NEWPORT
We don’t have to wait to look for a doctor to prescribe Axona or to wait when we have symptoms of Alzheimers. We can follow the lead of Dr Newport’s husband. You can start taking 2-3 tablespoons of virgin coconut oil during breakfast and dinner. (Make sure you take coconut oil after you’ve taken some food).
There is nothing to lose everything to gain. Why wait for Nestle’ to sell to you, when virgin coconut oil is readily available, affordable without prescription needed.