Overview

Prions are various misfolded proteins that are collectively called amyloid. They are associated with various neurological diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Kuru, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), and "Mad Cow Disease."

Please see conventional, complimentary and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complimentary and Alternative treatments that may be considered include: