Among healthy people over the age of 75 who have the genotype associated with higher risk for Alzheimer’s, low levels of vitamin B-12 are associated with significantly worse performance on memory tests. Scientists already knew of a genetic predisposition for...
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B-3 and the Brain: Niacin may cut risk of Alzheimer’s
Dietary niacin (vitamin B-3 ) may protect against the development of Alzheimer's disease and the cognitive decline associated with ageing in older people, suggests new research. Rich sources of niacin include lean meat, fish, legumes, nuts, dairy products, enriched...
Apple a Day for Healthy Brain: Quercetin appears to protect cells from damage
A group of phytonutrients in apples could protect the brain from the type of damage that triggers such neurodegenerative diseases as Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism, according to two new studies from Cornell University food scientists. The studies show that the chemical...
And the Winners Are… USDA study ranks high-antioxidant foods
Artichokes and beans may not be at the top of your list of favourite foods, but when it comes to antioxidants, these veggies earn a coveted place. They are among a growing variety of foods found to contain surprisingly high levels of these disease-fighting compounds,...
Alzheimer’s Answer? Vitamins E and C make a powerful combo
Elderly persons who take individual vitamin E and C supplements together may reduce their risk of Alzheimer disease (AD), according to researchers. Previous studies have shown that antioxidant vitamins may protect the brain against damage caused by free radicals and...
Action and Antioxidants to help avoid Alzheimer’s
Our improved understanding of how to maintain normal brain health is providing tantalizing clues about what may prevent or reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to Marilyn Albert, PhD, a leading authority on risk factors and AD. "The...
Alzheimer’s and Vitamin E: Vitamin/drug combo appears to slow progression
Combining vitamin E and a drug used to treat mild to moderate dementia may slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study reports. Researchers at Ohio State University found that after just a year of treatment with vitamin E and the drug donepezil (Aricept),...
Brain Food? Fish, flax can reduce Alzheimer’s risk
Eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids (found in foods including fish, flaxseed and nuts) and weekly consumption of fish may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) later in life. According to the article published in the Archives of Neurology,...
Slowing Alzheimer’s: Three Bs put to the test
According to researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center's Memory Disorders Program, three common B vitamins may make a difference in the lives of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. They have published encouraging results of a preliminary study and...
Multivitamin helps seniors stay sharp
Researchers at Memorial University in Newfoundland wanted to determine if vitamins and trace minerals could influence cognitive function in healthy seniors. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, 86 men and women, 65 years or older, took either a...