Friday, February 15

 
Alzheimer's May Be Linked to Normal Diet Byproduct

Does your family, or your spouse's, have a history of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias associated with aging? You might want to know about a new story that suggests a diet high in animal protein might be a risk factor. Animal protein produce the amino acid homocysteine. The study found that people with high levels of it in their blood were more likely to develop Alzheimer's than those who had lower levels. A high-protein diet, particularly one high in animal protein, can produce higher homocysteine levels. The solution might be to follow the diet advice to eat a balanced diet with a greater emphasis on leafy greens and other B-vitamin-rich fruits and vegetables. B vitamins are thought to be useful in slowing the mental decline, one of the symptoms associated with Alzheimer's. I'm eating broccoli as I write this, and I think I'll schedule a spinach salad for dinner tonight. But, will hot-bacon dressing cancel the effect?
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