Saturday, December 13, 2008

Alzheimer Risk Factors

  • Essentially age (over 65)
  • Family history of Alzheimer's, or the existence of specific mutations (presenilin, APP)
  • Personal history of depression, head injury, a concept of exposure to aluminum (although these concepts are controversial)
  • 4 isoform of the apolipoprotein (rarely sought)
  • A diet low in polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-3 and rich in saturated fatty acids

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