Are there recorded speeches or interviews where Ben Carson endorses alternative therapies for cognitive decline?

1. No verified endorsements of miracle cures — fact-checkers debunk viral claims

AFP, Reuters and Lead Stories independently examined social posts and ads claiming Ben Carson invented or endorsed nasal sprays, diets or supplements that “prevent” or “reverse” Alzheimer’s and found the headlines and endorsements fabricated; AFP reported altered audio and that Carson had no role with the product AlzClipp, while Reuters quoted Carson’s representatives saying he “has not endorsed or ever heard of this” ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}.

2. Specific viral item: AlzClipp / nasal spray narrative is false

Multiple outlets flagged a product marketed under names such as AlzClipp and linked to a faux USA Today page; AFP and RTL Today documented that the pages mimic news sites and that medical experts called the product “likely a scam,” with no evidence it prevents or reverses Alzheimer’s ^{[1] [6]}. AllSides and other trackers likewise noted the bogus USA Today-style article tying Carson to the product ^[7].

3. Carson has discussed Alzheimer’s treatments in mainstream interviews and podcasts — but not as a promoter of a cure

Carson has appeared on podcasts and media discussing “promising breakthroughs” in Alzheimer’s treatments and broader health-policy topics — for example a Better for America podcast episode described as covering Alzheimer’s breakthroughs — but those appearances are framed as commentary rather than endorsements of specific, unproven products ^[5]. Available reporting does not say he promoted the nasal sprays, miracle diets, or supplements that circulated in scams.

4. Representative statements and newsroom checks contradict the viral claims

Reuters cited a Carson representative explicitly denying he cured dementia or endorsed the diet claimed in viral posts ^[3]. Lead Stories noted Carson’s spokesperson described similar claims as “completely fake,” and fact-checking outlets say they found no credible evidence he promoted touted “seven-day” cures ^{[4] [2]}.

5. Where misinformation tactics show up and why they matter

The false items use doctored audio, fabricated headlines and fake news-site layouts to create the appearance of legitimacy — tactics AFP and others documented when tracing AlzClipp and related ads ^{[1] [7]}. These formats exploit public trust in named experts and can mislead vulnerable audiences seeking hope for loved ones with cognitive decline ^[1].

6. What Carson actually said about health supplements in past coverage

There is earlier, unrelated coverage showing Carson has spoken about supplement use while disavowing formal endorsement — for example a 2015 CNN segment where he said he used a supplement but did not endorse it — which illustrates nuance between personal use and promotional endorsement ^[8]. That nuance is important but does not validate later viral claims tying him to cures.

7. Limitations and open questions in the available reporting

Available sources do not list every interview or private appearance Carson has made; they focus on the high-profile false claims and a handful of confirmed media appearances ^{[1] [2] [3] [5]}. If you are asking about a narrow clip or a fringe outlet not covered by these checks, those appearances are not documented in current reporting: available sources do not mention such an endorsement outside the debunked items ^{[1] [2] [3]}.

8. Takeaway for readers and listeners

When a dramatic cure or rapid reversal of dementia is claimed with a celebrity endorsement, check whether reputable outlets or fact‑checkers have verified the source; AFP, Reuters and Lead Stories found no verified speech or interview in which Carson endorsed unproven Alzheimer’s cures and documented multiple fabricated items that attached his name to bogus products ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}. For reliable guidance on cognitive decline, medical experts and peer‑reviewed research — not viral ads — are the appropriate sources ^[1].