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“Neuron losses in the brain promote daytime sleepiness in Alzheimer's disease. Scientists have long believed that poor nighttime sleep drives the daytime sleepiness often experienced by people with Alzheimer's disease.”

“APOE4 carriers who took vitamin D were 33 percent less likely to develop the disease than carriers who did not. Interestingly, women were more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease, but taking vitamin D countered this effect.”

“People with high levels of omega-3 DHA are ~50% less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease compared to people with low levels. Disruption of brain DHA transport via the MFSD2A transporter causes blood-brain barrier breakdown.”

“Eggs contain several nutrients tied to brain health, but whether egg intake relates to Alzheimer's disease risk is less clear. A large observational study examined whether egg intake was associated with later Alzheimer's disease diagnoses in older adults.”

“Impaired brain glucose uptake also plays a causal role in tau tangle formation. Emerging evidence presented at a recent meeting of the Society for Neuroscience suggests that impaired glucose metabolism may be a causal factor in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease.”

“The data also revealed lower blood glutathione levels in both Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment, compared to healthy people. These findings suggest that people with Alzheimer's disease or mild cognitive impairment have lower levels of glutathione in their brains and blood.”

“Brain aging Nerve synapses facilitate neuronal communication and memory formation. Synapse loss occurs with normal brain aging and is accelerated in neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and after traumatic brain injury.”

“Traumatic brain injury (TBI) results from damage caused by a sudden blow, penetrating injury, or lack of oxygen. A TBI may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other brain disorders, especially in people carrying the APOE4 gene. In this clip, Dr. Peter Attia stresses the further risks of head trauma for those with the APOE4 gene variant.”

“APOE4, one of three common genetic variants of the APOE (apolipoprotein E) gene, is present in approximately 10 to 15 percent of people. Having one or more APOE-4 alleles markedly increases a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.”

“While senescence plays a vital role in human development and wound healing, the proliferation of senescent cells is associated with diseases of aging such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and glaucoma.”