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Memory function due to premature death of brain cells is what characterizes Dementia. It is estimated that more than 75% of today’s elderly population experience symptoms of this disease. It is also noted that dementia does not typically present itself in anyone under the age of 60. This debilitating disease causes a patient to experience memory loss and disorientation as it progressively kills off nerve cells in the brain. It is a degenerative disease that will continue to progress over several years.

At present, scientists have not yet found a primary cause for dementia. However, many have initiated several theories such as prolonged exposure to aluminum and copper. These elements are commonly found in antacids, antiperspirants, food and cookware. In addition, it is also theorized that genetics, environmental and pharmaceutical toxins, autoimmune factors, brain injury/trauma, cholinergic nerve destruction due to excitatory amino acids, gluten sensitivity or allergy to wheat, hypothyroidism, elevated homocysteine levels and excess cortisol from adrenals, which destroy optimal brain functioning were additional contributing factors. Finally, research has discovered that most dementia patients are also deficient in certain vitamins such as B12, zinc, selenium, potassium and boron.

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