Homocysteine and Alzheimer's disease

Article Abstract:

Research has shown that elevated blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine, to be a risk factor for vascular disease. In a recent study hyperhomocysteinemia may also play a role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Since the 1990s, correlations have been made between plasma homocysteine concentration and brain function. In 76 patients diagnosed with AD, the mean serum homocysteine concentration was found to be significantly high than the control group.

Homocysteine

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Vitimin E and memory: is it vascular protection?

Article Abstract:

Research presented concerns the relationship between vitamin E consumption and memory performance in the elderly population. Topics addressed include age-related cognitive decline, the protective effects of vitamin E against vascular disease, and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease.

Statistical Data Included, Vitamin E, Nutritional aspects, Vitamin E in human nutrition

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The impact of the supply of glucose to the brain on mood and memory

Article Abstract:

The physiological effects of glucose on the human mind are examined. The author maintains that glucose is an essential fuel for the brain and eating a diet rich in glucose will improve a person's mood and memory.

Brain, Glucose, Mood (Psychology)

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