Knowing that the nurse is familiar with CAM modalities, a colleague asks the nurse for advice on dealing with the symptoms of the colleague's mother's recent diagnosis of early-stage Alzheimer's disease
The nurse discusses the potential for the use of certain dietary supplements and suggests that the mother's diet include: 1. Kava.
2. Thiamine.
3. Omega-3 fatty acids.
4. Ginkgo leaf extract.
3
Rationale: Omega-3 fatty acids may slow the cognitive and functional decline in Alzheimer's disease. Thiamine, when taken orally, is likely safe for alcoholic encephalopathy. Ginkgo leaf extract, when taken orally, is likely safe for dementia. Kava is comparable to low-dose benzodiazepines for short-term treatment of anxiety.
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