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“These findings suggest that exposure to nanoparticles is pervasive, with evidence confirmed as early as 11 months of age. Such exposures may put people living in urban areas where high levels of air pollutants are present at greater risk for developing AD and PD. Link to study abstract.”

“This was a very small study, however, and further research is needed to confirm any protective effects of omega-3 fatty acid intake in Alzheimer's disease. Link to study abstract. Learn more about the links between DHA (a type of omega-3 fatty acid) and Alzheimer's disease in this article by Dr. Rhonda Patrick.”

“Carboxymethylcellulose, also known as cellulose gum, is a synthetic emulsifier (i.e., a compound that blends water and oil together) found in foods such as fruit juices, processed dairy products, cooked fish products, breakfast cereals, and many other foods.”

“These findings suggest that vitamin D inhibits NLRP3 activation via enhanced AMPK production, thereby reducing inflammation due to high blood sugar in mice with type 2 diabetes. Learn more about the beneficial effects of vitamin D in our overview article. Link to study abstract.”

“Collecting retinal images is a low-cost, non-invasive procedure that may be beneficial in identifying people at risk for premature disease and death. Learn about other strategies for predicting biological age in our overview article on epigenetic aging clocks. Link to study abstract.”

“Misfolded proteins tend to clump together and are believed to be the primary cause of a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease ("mad cow" disease), cystic fibrosis, and many other disorders.”

“Patients with low amyloid-beta levels in their cerebrospinal fluid were more likely to have white matter hyperintensities and microbleeds, indicating a direct relationship between a pathological hallmark of Alzheimer's disease and small vessel disease.”

“Failures in mitophagy are associated with several chronic diseases, including cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, and Alzheimer’s disease The study involved 88 healthy adults (40 to 65 years old) who had overweight.”

“The investigators analyzed the DNA methylation profiles of more than 3,100 women enrolled in four large observational studies (Women's Health Initiative; InCHIANTI; Parkinson's Disease, Environment, and Genes; and the National Survey of Health and Development) to identify links between epigenetic age and menopause.”

“Then the authors allocated the players to receive one of three daily doses of vitamin D for five months, based on whether their vitamin D status was optimal (no supplementation), sufficient (5,000 IU), or insufficient (10,000 IU).”