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Eat Plenty of Folic Acid to Help Decrease Risk of Alzheimer's Disease By Connie Limon |
| Sunday, March 8, 2009 |
Eat plenty of folic acid to help cut in half the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a recent study conducted by the U.S. National Institute on Aging. Folic acid is found at:
• Oranges
• Lemons
• Vegetables
U.S. National Institute on Aging experts examined adults over a period of seven years and found that those who ate the daily recommended allowance of folates (B vitamin nutrients) had a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease. The study is published in the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association. "
Folic acid is also beneficial for:
• Reduction of birth defects
• ward off heart disease
• ward off blows
• Help to modify levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that is found in blood
Previous studies have linked high levels of homocysteine with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
The doctors reviewed the information on the diets of 579 people 60 years or more from the Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging to identify the relationship between dietary factors and Alzheimer's risk. These participants did not show signs of dementia when the study began.
Participants, provided that:
• The diaries document the dietary habits
• supplement intake and calorie amounts for typical periods of seven days
Researchers examined:
• The quantities of nutrients such as vitamins E, C, B6, B12 and folic acid Carotenids in the diet of people
How many of the original participants developed Alzheimer's?
• 57 of the original participants
The researchers found:
• Participants who consumed at least the recommended daily allowance of 400 micrograms of folic acid had a 55% risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared with low consumers of that amount.
• Most of the above were taking folic acid supplements, and perhaps not consuming enough of this nutrient in your diet
• There was no link between taking vitamin C, carotenoids such as beta-carotene, or vitamin B-12 and decreased risk of Alzheimer
Dr Maria Corrada, led the research. She said, "Although folates appear to be more beneficial than other nutrients, the main message should be that a healthy diet in general seem to have an impact on limiting the risk of Alzheimer's disease." Dr. Claudia Kawas also worked in the research and said, "is still possible that other unmeasured factors also may be responsible for this reduction in risk."
Source: The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine
Disclaimer: Statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The information in this article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All health concerns should be addressed by a qualified health professional.
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