Common anti-allergy drugs like Benadryl deplete acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter crucial for memory, and can worsen Alzheimer's disease. Other medications can also trigger dementia-like symptoms. A clinical expert with 30 years in neonatal medicine explains how to avoid medication-related cognitive decline.
So taking anti allergy drugs like Benadryl or something could make Alzheimer's worse and.
Make you more confused because you'll have even less acetylcholine, which is involved with learning and memory and a lot of other functions. Other types of medications that can mimic or worsen or make somebody look like they have dementia or contribute to it, you know, possibly even trigger it. There's just a whole lot of information in the book beyond diet that I think people would find really helpful.
It's a really good compilation from someone who has, you know, really personal experience with it and. And that's your motivation. And 30 years of experience working in one of the most clinically difficult environments, you know, with neonatal kids. I think that combination of deep knowledge and experience plus motivation on the personal front equals a book that's willing to break some boundaries. And that's why I wanted to have you on the show because I genuinely appreciate your work and I think the audience will as well.