Hundreds Report Dementia Improvement with Ketones: Dr. Mary Newport's Report

In this interview, Mary Newport, MD, discusses her groundbreaking approach to treating dementia using coconut oil and MCT oil, highlighting the role of ketones, and exploring the stories of almost 300 families who have benefited. Dr. Newport delves into the science behind coconut and MCT oils, explaining how they generate ketones, provide an alternative energy source for the brain, and offer other potential benefits for those affected by dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
Key Highlights
- Personal Journey: Dr. Newport’s experience seeing her husband’s improvement in Alzheimer’s symptoms from using coconut oil and MCT oil.
- Ketones and Brain Energy: An explanation of how MCTs are converted into ketones, and how they provide an alternative energy source for the brain, particularly beneficial in conditions like Alzheimer's where glucose metabolism is impaired.
- Scientific Insights: Detailed discussion on the neuroprotective effects of ketones, including reduced oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain.
- Recent Publications: A new publication featuring 288 reports of caregivers using coconut oil and MCT oil showcasing the potential impact of this approach for neurodegenerative conditions currently lacking effective pharmaceutical treatments.
- Global Implications: The potential impact of this discovery on the 35 million people worldwide suffering from dementia.
- Ongoing Efforts: Dr. Newport’s continued dedication to advancing this field through case studies and poster presentations emphasizes the growing body of evidence supporting ketogenic therapy for brain health.
Expert featured in this interview
Dr. Mary Newport
coconutketones.com/
Study referenced:
Ketogenic strategies for Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments: History, rationale, and 288 caregiver case reports
esmed.org/MRA/mra/article/vie...
Books by Dr. Mary Newport:
The Complete Book of Ketones: a.co/d/fHFhDSK
Clearly Keto: For Healthy Brain Aging and Alzheimer’s Prevention: a.co/d/cBewLEU
Related videos:
Keto and MCT for Alzheimer's, One Doctor's Family Journey
• Keto and MCT for Alzhe...
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[@AzaleaBee]

There just aren't enough studies and organizations pursuing the effects of ketones.. ketones via diet and fasting.. but many of us don't wait for the studies.. Anecdotal evidence (a family member) suffering from dementia exacerbated from hearing loss and also traumatic brain injury (same family member) has won me over.. We wouldn't have known about it if it weren't for both Dr. Bret Scher and Dr. Mary Newport. Keep doing what you do.

[@luiggidecaro1621]

How did your relative reacted to consuming ketones? Were they not exogenous ? Can you elaborate on that? I’m trying with my mother who also has hearing problems and beginnings of dementia

[@AzaleaBee]

@@luiggidecaro1621 I was referring to endogenous ketones. We encouraged our loved one to change his diet .. change in what, how much, how often, and when he ate.. as well as activity which can effect ketones and other things.. but we were careful to support changes gradually.. targeting what was needed but making it easier for the changes to be made by this person so the changes were more organic.. not pushed from us. It required patience and almost an evolution of change. Introducing coconut oil was really helpful and quite easy. But MCT (C8) was a game changer! I do most of the cooking so it's easy for me to add some coconut oil to a salad dressing or smoothie. MCT because of its potency(?) and cost is different. We keep a small vial visible and easily accessible so our loved one knows to take it on his own EVERYDAY and can easily do so without measuring or pouring. We refill the vial regularly, because if it ever went empty, our loved one wouldn't take the initiative to take it otherwise. Initially the dosage needs to be small and VERY gradually increased. Otherwise it would be too easy for the loved one to simply refuse it. A battle easily lost. I really didn't understand how much hearing loss in an adult could affect/exacerbate dementia. But I suspected its effects as we witnessed change in our own house. On top of that, the traumatic brain injury was like a cruel joke. Thank goodness it seemed to be back to "normal" a year later. It is so important to make changes WITH the person. I mean changes made together that the whole family follows as well as changes that specific loved one makes for him/herself.. even if the change was from outside, it needs to seem as if the person did it with complete authority/autonomy. So how is your mother doing? How receptive is she to change and accepting your advice?

[@annfraley-mylife]

What form did your loved 🥰 ne use?

[@AzaleaBee]

@luiggidecaro1621 I replied to your comment weeks ago, but sadly I my reply doesn't appear. The ketones I refer to are not erogenous.. simply produced by the body from a whole foods ketogenic diet.. the what being consumed as important as the length of time nothing is consumed (daily intermittent fasting). We do use coconut oil and also a daily supplement of high quality C8 MCT oil.. both make a huge difference.

[@AzaleaBee]

@@annfraley-mylife Please see my reply to @luiggidecaro1621.. I hope that helps.

[@maryannehill8821]

My husband has Mild Cognitive Impairment and is only 67 - I have been giving him MC10 oil and coconut oil plus I try to keep his diet low carb. So my prayers are that he will stay stable 🙏🫶👍❤️

[@coweatsman]

We need to send coconut oil to the Whitehouse.

[@marynewportmd3214]

We do. If anyone knows anyone there, please help!!

[@marilynroper5739]

Just the campaign trail in general!

[@AAB463]

And send Trump MCT oil.

[@herbie759]

Too late for joe 😔

[@waffle_chair9269]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnmartinsen963]

Such good advice that gets ignored (or vilified) by the system. I feel sorry for the victims that have been scared away from even giving it a try 😔

[@toneyniko99]

Just wanted to thank both of you (Dr Sher and Dr Newport). The work you two have been doing was pivotal in helping me build a foundation to care for my mother throughout her 12 year journey through Alzheimer's. She passed in October of last year. Unlike so many Alzheimer's patients, she had such an easier time, with less problems, better mood, longer cognitive plateaus, and much smaller cognitive drops through the course of the disease. Again, thank you both for all of the information, and rabbit holes you sent me down... I couldn't have done it with out your work!

[@sandan2358]

Thank you for sharing this story. Medicine & Pharma follow the $$$

[@ag5415]

To note - the health and wellness industry also brings in huge profits annually. There can benefits in each and we all should be in our discerning minds when choosing what is best for us as individuals. The best treatment is always preventative and unfortunately this starts when we are young.

[@lexamdelac28]

Amazing!!! I wish ketones were offered as help when my grandma seriously suffered and died from dementia just over a decade ago....I can't wait for more information spread.

[@MsLeenite]

Thank you, Dr Scher and Dr Newport.

[@1timbarrett]

Your YT channel gives me hope that our ways of coping with mental health problems will improve sometime soon…! 😅

[@marilynroper5739]

Wow! Dr Newport has been tireless in her delivery of this message. She is to be congratulated on her tenacity and grit.

[@bitsytrummer491]

Mct oil is most DEFINITELY a game changer......it's in our daily diet. I added it after the first time heard Dr. Newport. THANK YOU

[@coronalandsucks]

Just go keto period. The MTC oil and coconut oil are just the tip of the iceberg!

[@traceybaldwin6509]

How much do you use each day?

[@bitsytrummer491]

I use 3 tablespoons daily ...my husband 6 tablespoons daily

[@arlenefisher1164]

@@bitsytrummer491 thank you.

[@traceybaldwin6509]

@@bitsytrummer491 thanks. I’ll definitely try higher.

[@AnnetteStearman]

I wish I had known about this when I was taking care of my parents.

[@ekondigg6751]

Great to hear again from Dr Mary Newport. My wife's mum was helped through her because we tried coconut oil and MCT oil after listening to her experience with her husband.

[@InSync3912]

Dr Mary is so fresh and clear in her thinking 🔥 That’s an inspiration in itself!

[@ahopefulhollar]

❤ I am sold again and again! I’m a believer and so very appreciative!

[@karenohanlon4183]

I think using low carb and coconut oil will do no harm. Think of the amount of law suits against pharma for the bad effects of meds that supposedly were trialled and studied. Coconut or mct is a good way to start.

[@jd01665]

Hope Dr. Mary Newport will compare with zero carb and a diet of 100% beef. Should be the baseline for every intervention since it puts you in ketosis without oils and with pure food.

[@arlenefisher1164]

There is a young lady who has schizoaffective disorder on You Tube called Living Well With Schizophrenia who has seen dramatic results using medical ketogenic diet. Going to mention Dr. Newport to her!!

[@Poetic..Justice]

That would hurt drug companies so they dont want to acknowledge it. Trying this with my mom. Will update monthly.

[@johnmadany9829]

Great interview. Sorry to say the most striking thing was how sick the medical profession is.

[@magedhafez5176]

Great video, I"ll try it for my ADHD

[@coronalandsucks]

Go keto friend… it’s the diet God originally gave us!

[@arlenefisher1164]

I hope it helps you!

[@gavinsymes-wizardot]

Amazing information. I really hope that this reaches the people facing a solely 'sick care system' approach.

[@user-wk4bn5dv8y]

Additional information is available through Dr. Annette Bosworth (Dr. Boz). She has been talking about it for the last 5 yrs. And has a course prepared on the topic.

[@staceyloveswill]

Thank you both for continuing to share this wonderful news ❤

[@ramekul9746]

Most people see corruption in government and corporations. These two entities extend their malignant influence into medicine. We're on our own.

[@hanko5750]

Sent a link to my sister as her husband is dealing wth dementia .. thanks

[@stanleybridge]

Thank you!

[@ag5415]

Elephant in the room - especially in western society, what about the consumption of simple carbs , sugars and alcohol? As a Pacific Islander I feel it's worth noting the effects of the aforementioned "foods" has caused an obesity and type 2 diabetes epidemic in the South Pacific (as well as other indigenous cultures). Ghee / butter (mammalian fats) contain MCT as well which are geographically nearer to the American west regarding their production. Though I don't think mammalian fats contain lauric acid... On both a macro and preventative level , we should all extremely limit or cut out alcohol consumption , simple carbs and sugars (obviously). Rather than reactively dose ourselves with a product that's grown on the other side of the planet when we begin to see evidence of mental decline in ourselves or those around us. Copra (coconut) farming is not helping the environments of those places where it's farmed. Does it benefit their local economies? Sure , but this is never sustainable. I have seen those forests of diverse foods for local communties plowed down as well as mangrove habitats to make room for the western appetite for copra. We need to figure out how to obtain the same benefits from the foods nearest to us. This has always been a convo around a needed cultural shift around western dietary habits. Health and wellness is a bajillion dollar industry as we all should know - clearly not a real dollar value , but I hope my point is made.

[@marynewportmd3214]

Animal fat contains tiny amounts of MCTs; milk fat from humans, goats, cows, and other mammals also contain lauric acid and the other MCTs. Sugar is a huge problem and I talk about that in other podcasts and in my books. Coconut trees live for many decades, and each can produce up to 70-90 coconuts per year. The farmers don't get paid enough but some governments agencies are helping them figure out how to raise animals or other crops between the trees to make the most of their land. The coconut tree can also be used as wood for housing and furniture, and the stuff around the coconut meat and water can be used to make a great mulch that holds water very well. Coconut is known as the tree of life in the tropics because there is water inside the coconut, the meat provides food, and the rest of the tree (fronds and trunk) can provide shelter.

[@t.corazon6350]

South Pacific islanders were perfectly healthy before harbours and airfields and supermarkets were built which caused the arrival of junkfood!😊

[@ag5415]

@@t.corazon6350 Yes and for each island / nation the story varies, on a whole one could easily posit that the arrival of western culture shifted diet. Rice which was also not consumed prior to Japanese occupation on most islands. This massively modified their standard diets. The truth is WW2 changed our S.A.D. (standard American diet) to what we have today. Not our fault BUT we need to remember this and learn. Food shortages led to creating spam , cheerios etc. Helped us survive! I know that's a huge tangent/digression from this vid but I think the context is valuable. What is truly crucial now is modifying food culture proactively (teach your grandkids...) because the truth is , they have more life ahead of them to live healthy.

[@ag5415]

@@t.corazon6350 😎

[@jamescalifornia2964]

This is amazing to hear. I use coconut cream and coconut milk . Have never looked into MCT oil ... 🤔 _❓️_

[@marilynroper5739]

I put it in my morning coffee!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@marilynroper5739 - Coconut cream is good frozen as dessert 🍨

[@sportysbusiness]

@@jamescalifornia2964 I blend a few fresh lemons and add it with coconut cream in my ice cream maker. Stunning healthy ice cream in 20 minutes!

[@lynnwilliams5432]

I am a Carnivore but use it as a mouthwash. 82 almost.Add those Omega 3s in fish days perfect.

[@marynewportmd3214]

I use coconut oil to brush my teeth for 16 years now. No new cavities or crowns since then!

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

Please like and share

[@Interpid_Citizen]

Kerala is a beautiful state in the southern part of India - the name literally means 'Land of Coconut.' 🙂

[@jamesalles139]

What Is Axona by Cericin 10:55 Axona (caprylidene) is a medical food containing a proprietary formulation of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), specifically caprylic triglyceride, for the clinical dietary management of the metabolic processes associated with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease (AD). Why is Axona no longer marketed as a medical food in the United States? In 2013, FDA determined that Axona is misbranded under section 403(a)(1) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act [21 U.S.C. § 343(a)(1)] because the labeling is false and misleading in that the product is labeled and marketed as a medical food but does not meet the statutory definition of a medical food.

[@kettymanno7256]

It would have been very helpful if they provide a protocol. Two table spoons a day? Can someone advise. Thank you!

[@metabolicmind]

There isn't necessarily one protocol to follow. You can start with Dr. Newport's website where she has many more details. coconutketones.com

[@emmanuelmendonca3922]

Is there a basic step-by-step protocol with doses etc. that listeners can try with family members?

[@nevinbakay8248]

Dr Newport tells all about it in an other video on the YT.

[@FreeGirl9608]

@@nevinbakay8248where’s the link?

[@arlenefisher1164]

@@nevinbakay8248 Will look. Thanks.

[@ChristineRoy-ty7cg]

One or tablespoons a day

[@ChristineRoy-ty7cg]

One or two…

[@lynnwilliams5432]

Suppose to be great as a mouthwash for gum disease. There is suppose to be a conduit for gum disease and dementia too.

[@marynewportmd3214]

As i replied to someone else: I use coconut oil to brush my teeth for 16 years now. No new cavities or crowns since then! Lauric acid is half of coconut oil and kills dental pathogens as well as many other viruses, bacteria, Lyme's spirochete, and others microbes that studies have implicated as possible causes or contributors to Alzheimer's.

[@sportysbusiness]

It's called oil pulling and it is very effective, especially when combined with an animal based diet and Co Enz Q10. Worked for me!

[@InSync3912]

Goat and sheep cheese are great natural sources of MCTs. That is actually where capric acid got its name from. Capro - goat from Latin.

[@ag5415]

Great point and good info! It's important that we learn about foods produced near to us that also share the same benefits.

[@ninawildr4207]

❤❤❤

[@patrikfloding7985]

Makes sense. Having no ketones because we are constantly on carbs, loads of carbs, and the incidence of dementia going up and up seems like a likely connection.There's probably a similar connection with cancers.

[@arlenefisher1164]

It'd be interesting to see if pregnant women/nursing women consumed these oils if the autism rates would fall.

[@jeffledel7331]

How much coconut oil and MCT oil should you take

[@1timbarrett]

Enough so that you don’t suffer side effects, eg what Dr Ken Berry calls the “squirts”.😂

[@ekondigg6751]

@@1timbarrett Also at least every 4 hours in waking hours, since 4 hours is the max lifetime of chylomicrons in the blood stream. (Chylomicrons transport lipids from the gut into the bloodstream.)

[@user-zh9sq2zk3v]

Are MCT or Coconut oil okay when heated? I'd like to substitute these for butter in recipes. Also, it sounded as though Coconut oil was the better choice because there were several kinds of MCTs that were releasing ketones over the course of hours. Please clarify or provide a link. Thanks!

[@coronalandsucks]

Butter is in the same class as MTC. Its actually better and more keto friendly

[@metabolicmind]

Most coconut oils have a smoke point around 350 degrees and MCT a little lower, so can be used for medium heat but probably nothing above that.

[@marionsanta2883]

I tried MCT oil and got diarrhoea 😮scared to try again

[@realgirl1231]

I did the same thing. Figured I took to much.

[@realgirl1231]

I took coconut oil

[@sherirottweilersforever7772]

Start with a small amount and work your way up carefully.

[@toneyniko99]

1/4 teaspoon to start, or smaller... then very, very slowly increase the amount of many weeks.

[@marionsanta2883]

@@toneyniko99 ill make sure I try when I'm staying home...🙄

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

What is GKI in relationships with Dementia?

[@edwinbickel]

Search KetoMojo device that measures Glucose and Ketones and look for the GKI - Glucose Ketones Index chart. That simple chart is an eye opener.

[@jenjencannon3224]

Question: I would like to use it more often, but MTC leaks out of me within hours and ruins bedding and clothing. Are there other ways to incorporate it into food, that will not leak out like that? I've just been adding to salad dressing and squirting a teaspoon here and there.😮

[@metabolicmind]

Some people find that they can gradually increase the amount they consume over time and they adjust with fewer GI side effects.

[@galpal2]

What are your thoughts on ketone esters as in cognitive switch powder?

[@metabolicmind]

They likely have an effect, although we suspect the effect is more dramatic when coupled with a low carb or keto diet.

[@marynewportmd3214]

I often suggest using coconut and MCT with meals to provide a baseline level of ketosis and supplement such as ketone esters to further boost the levels. I have found in testing myself that consuming MCT oil and an ester at the same time seems to sustain the higher level for at least a couple more hours.

[@galpal2]

@@marynewportmd3214 thanks so much.

[@159awi]

Interesting. How much mct oil?

[@toneyniko99]

You'll know! Start with a 1/4 teaspoon, and increase very gradually, over many weeks. The number one side effect is "digestive distress".

[@zperdek]

Where to find them in Europe?

[@glenliesegang233]

Has she spoken with Dr Bredrsen?

[@leeojascastro711]

Which mct oil and coconut oil do you use and how much?

[@metabolicmind]

There isn't necessarily one protocol to follow. You can start with Dr. Newport's website where she has many more details. coconutketones.com

[@shaynaformity1384]

How much coconut oil and MCT oil did they add? I've been taking a tablespoon of C8 (called Brain Octane by Bulletproof) blended into my bulletproof coffee for several years, and I love it. And I notice that I feel better when I drink milk and eat butter, also sources of MCFAs. So I'm curious how much is needed to get the effects in this video. Also, one reason why people might be reluctant to try coconut oil is that saturated fat has been demonized for over 50 years. The idea that any kind of saturated fat could be actively healthy just doesn't compute, even though the early studies showing a link were done when coconut oil was hydrogenated, not the natural virgin coconut oil we can get today. I imagine that a lot of people want proof that they're not going to give themselves or their loved ones heart disease. There's so much black and white thinking: this or that category of food is either good or bad.

[@sportysbusiness]

LOL, if someone is in cognitive decline, worrying about saturated fat (which is actually healthy btw) is silly. There are no definitive amounts of MCT oil to take, and you need to build up as carb dependent people will get diarrhoea until they become fat adapted. Watch Mary's earlier videos, I believe 2 tbsps per meal made a big difference for her husband but she did research into what the studies had used.

[@dennisward43]

Instead of getting ketones from MCT oil it would probably be better for most people to graduallly transition to a very low carb diet and let your body create the ketones on a keto diet. A low carb diet (keto or carnivore) has plenty of anecdotal evidence of mental and physical benefits

[@ellie698]

So how much of each of these things do we need to supplement with? Can anyone advise me?

[@metabolicmind]

Its different for everyone, but she has some protocols on her website that may be helpful to start coconutketones.com/

[@ellie698]

@@metabolicmind Thank you 🙏🏻

[@1309gsk]

wat is mct oil and how dou give cocanou oil to pateints

[@Susan.Lewis.]

MCT oil is refined coconut oil.

[@1309gsk]

@@Susan.Lewis. thanks. appreciate. in india, the coconut oil is applied to the brain via head n i have not seen if a person who has used coconut oil is having alzhimers......

[@pjkkerr]

Does taking exogenous ketones on top of a normal diet also work?

[@metabolicmind]

Thats a great question that we don't really know the answer to. It makes sense that it may help somewhat, although likely is going to be variable. In Mary's experience, her husband probably wasn't eating a keto diet at first, but was relatively low carb, and still saw significant benefits. But that's very different than eating the SAD with 300g carbs.

[@marynewportmd3214]

@@metabolicmind I agree. If you just take a ketone ester but still eat a lot of carbs, the ketone level could fluctuate up and down quite a bit. It would be best to at least reduce carbs to help control blood sugar levels and help keep the ketone level more sustained - high levels of glucose can be inflammatory to nearly all tissues including the brain. A relatively easy way to do this is to start by cutting your portions in half of foods like bread, rice, pasta, cereals, and get rid of sugary beverages. After you are used to that try cutting the portions in half again. In the meantime, you could gradually increase the fats in the diet.

[@marilynroper5739]

“There is none so blind as he who will not see” : Alzheimer Society

[@arlenefisher1164]

How much Coconut oil, MCT oil per day ????

[@kouritasvonkafthor468]

I would like to ask you if it is possible that Omega 3 fatty acid supplements have negative effects on our brain? I take one 1000mg capsule a day and feel that the omega 3 supplement is having a rather negative effect on my brain. Thank you

[@metabolicmind]

DHA has traditionally been thought to benefit brain health. But each individual may have their own experience, so it's important for each person to listen to their body.

[@marynewportmd3214]

If you like fish, that may be a better way for you to get omega-3 DHA.

[@Susan.Lewis.]

I have heard that if you take Omega 3 capsules or even cod liver oil supplements, the Omega 3 may well be oxidized and cause more harm than good. As Dr Newport said, eat fish. I eat a can of salmon every 2 or 3 days to get my Omega 3. Sardines are better but, I don't like sardines. Choose fish packed in water or olive oil.

[@jz5005]

How could they go the whole interview without suggesting how much / how often?

[@AndyJarman]

Previous video goes through it. Take as much as you can tolerate - the squirts will tell you when you are overdosing

[@Susan.Lewis.]

Try taking 1 teaspoon at a time and work your way up. If you start too high, you could spend too much time in the bathroom. You can try to go up to 2 or 3 Tb per day. Find your own "sweet spot" Take it first thing in the morning 2 hours away from eating. It will also produce ketones to start your day. The MCT C8 is great for dementia too.

[@ellie698]

​@@Susan.Lewis. Ah, that's what people add to their morning cups of coffee to make them "bulletproof" isn't it?

[@Susan.Lewis.]

@@ellie698 Yes, it is.

[@climbinghighertoday]

She keeps talking about the "dose" What is the dose?

[@robbiegibson4112]

It's on the bottle.

[@metabolicmind]

There isn't necessarily one protocol to follow. You can start with Dr. Newport's website where she has many more details. coconutketones.com

[@dg5454]

🥥🥥🥥 🏆🏅🤩

[@user-le1os1sw8m]

🖐🇷🇺👍💯

[@Roberto-cg2gr]

Please have a citizen's funded research on keto effects on memory and learning for young students. Maybe ask Elon Musk to help finance

[@fooballers7883]

Drug companies....are not going to like it.

[@pjkkerr]

Has anyone told Joe Biden?

[@MsFatiah]

😂

[@emersiv5631]

He likes his ice cream though 🍦

[@graphguy]

Guess Joe Biden wasn't told.

[@waffle_chair9269]

Sorry, but that thumbnail is awful and so unflattering to her. Out of respect, you should fix that.

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!