A diet rich in Vitamin May protect against Alzheimer’s disease, degenerative disease, which affects more than 4 million citizens of the United States elderly. Recent studies show that vitamin B-cell promotion of health and mental acuity.
Researchers at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, during a follow-up to 370 people for 75 years in three years. Published in the journal Neurology (2001, 56:1188-1194), the results show that low blood levels of vitamin B-12 and folic acid doubles the risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Dr. Xin Wang Hui-indicates that the amount of a protein called homocysteine harmful peak in May after a decline in the level of vitamin B-. Homocysteine damages the nerve cells, which could lead to cognitive decline characteristic of Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamin B-12 is known to promote the health of nerve cells, and previous research has shown that a significant correlation between a low B-12 and Alzheimer’s disease. Folic acid, a B vitamin, was associated with the healthy cells. Sweden, before the study, but little research has emphasized the role of folic acid in the Department of Alzheimer’s disease.
Wang and his colleagues believe that monitoring the level of vitamin B in elderly patients doctors can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, and vitamin supplements can prevent the very low attrition rate. Good sources of B-12 include milk, meat, fish and eggs. Green leafy vegetables, dried beans and peas, and citrus fruits are naturally high in folate, cereals and many are associated with a synthetic version of vitamin essential.
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