KNOWLEDGE BASE

Subject by subject blocks in the defensive wall against Alzheimer's

Here are research summary reports on items of interest in the prevention of Alzheimer's.  They are organized by subject and dated as to when written or last revised. 

Click on the headers to the reports below that interest you.

Homocystein, a toxic amino acid, is being increasingly pointed to as the "bad boy" of both Alzheimer's and cardiovascular problems.  Elevated levels of homocystein in the blood not only predict oncoming Alzheimer's disease, but may very well  be a causative factor.  The Good News is that homocystein levels can be easily lowered by changes in diet and by taking certain dietary supplements, especially in the B-vitamin group.

Insulin and Diabetes  The link between low insulin levels and diabetes on the one hand and Alzheimer's disease on the other has long been suspected. Recent research is confirming this, pointing out, among other things, that people with diabetes have a 65% higher chance of contracting Alzheimer's disease.  There is speculation that there may be a third separate type of diabetes that leads directly to Alzheimer's.