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Episode 164: Reversing Dementia with the Keto/Carnivore Diet | Hal Cranmer

Nov 6, 2023
Former Air Force pilot and nursing home owner, Hal Cranmer, shares his research on reversing dementia through the keto/carnivore diet. Topics include the impact of diet on dementia, the link between diet and Alzheimer's, the importance of oral health, the benefits of the carnivore diet, and the effects of the keto/carnivore diet on reversing dementia and improving physical ailments.
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Quick takeaways

  • The carnivore diet has shown significant improvements in the health of elderly patients with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Following outdated dietary guidelines and medications can be detrimental to the health of Alzheimer's patients, emphasizing the importance of nutrition and lifestyle interventions.

Deep dives

Using the Carnivore Diet for Elderly Patients with Dementia and Alzheimer's

Hal Cranmer, the director of an assisted living facility in Arizona, shares how he has been using the carnivore diet to help his elderly patients with dementia and Alzheimer's. By reducing excess sugar and focusing on meat-based meals, he has seen improvements in their health. One resident who scored 15 on a dementia test increased her score to 22 after five months on the diet. Hal also discusses the benefits of the carnivore diet for weight loss and blood sugar control, as well as the potential connection between diet and Alzheimer's.

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