Jun 26 2008
8 Possible Protective Factors Against Developing Alzheimer’s
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Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the big mysteries to us and the medical world, there is no cure for it and if you live long enough the odds against you are not favorable enough, at least in my opinion.
Have a look at these 8 possible protective factors (some rather controversial):
** HRT
** smoking (protective, due to nicotine)
** vegetarian diet and monounsaturated fatty acids (e.g. olive oil)
** vitamin C and E supplementation
** use of benzodiazepine drugs (e.g. Valium)
** use of anti-inflammatory drugs
** red wine intake
** calcium and silicon levels in drinking water
As you can see both the protective and risk factors in contracting Alzheimer’s revolves largely around your lifestyle.
See the section on Alzheimer’s on this blog for more information, 10 warning signs and a holistic approach.
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