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