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myLot reputation of 86/100. harcab (983) 6 years ago

I am 65 years old. I have a good mind, a good education, a lot of good experiences in life. However, I find a history in my family of Alzheimer's Disease. My mother had it and her mother before her. What are my chances of getting it? What can I do about preventing it?

I understood that taking antioxidant vitamins can help. I am now taking 1000 units of both vitamin C and vitamin E every day. I have done that now for nearly two years.

Any suggestions would be appreciated. You can also print experiences you have had with Alzheimer's patients.

 

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1. myLot reputation of 99/100. melanie652 (1652)   6 years ago

At 65 if you've experienced no related problems, you may not have it. I consider that a good sign. Yes, I've read antioxidants help too. 1,000 mg of C is fine, but if you're also taking 1,000 of E, that's a bit much in my opinion. E thins the blood. I think 400 units is appropriate, certainly no more than 800 units. Keep doing your research on the vitamins and other natural alternatives. I think that's your best bet right now. Modern medical research is getting closer to a cure, but I think it's 5-10 years away.


myLot reputation of 86/100. harcab (983)  6 years ago

Hopefully, I will live that long to find out what's new. I really appreciate your input.


armywifeG (14)  6 years ago

Just keep your mind busy,
I have worked in Nursing Homes for over 20 years and was a program director for an Alzheimer's unit. We would give them vit. e everyday and they ate a lot of blueberries.
We worked on mind activities to remember past events we did a lot of crossword puzzles and we did a lot of trivia.
Just keep busy and don't worry it does seem to run in some families but I took care of a gentlemen that his mother but his grandparents did not and non of his brothers and sisters had it either.

If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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2. myLot reputation of 88/100. deargoodbye (563)   6 years ago

I made a post about Alzheimers. If you check my profile and posts I've made you should be able to find it. I hope you find it helpful!


myLot reputation of 86/100. harcab (983)  6 years ago

Thanks a lot.

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3. myLot reputation of 81/100. krizz420 (3954)   6 years ago

Im sorry to hear your worried about it. Does it normally run in your family? Because it does in mine and my mom is worried she is going to get it or if she forgets alittle thing then she figures shes getting it. I dont think any human should have to live with this disease. Its to hard for the family and the person who suffers from it. I really do hope a cure is found someday soon.

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myLot reputation of 86/100. harcab (983)  6 years ago

I will check on these things. Thank you.

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5. nevergiveup (90)   6 years ago

Even though many are advocating a low-cholesterol, low-fat diet to prevent Alzheimer's, based on the dubious notion that cholesterol causes beta-amyloid accumulation, which, in turn, causes Alzheimer's disease, the use of this deceptive and out-dated model shouldn't prevent us from taking real, science-based precautions against Alzheimer's disease.
It appears highly evident that DHA-depletion, insulin resistance, increased oxidation, and perhaps activity levels and homocysteine levels, are all controllable factors that are partial causes in the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Genetics plays a factor, but genes are clearly only part of the picture. It makes sense to increase our consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, saturated fats, and sources of DHA such as egg yolks from pastured chickens and cod liver oil, and to decrease our consumption of carbohydrates and most polyunsaturated fatty acids. A high-fat diet may help by preventing insulin resistance and by contributing neuro-protective ketone bodies as well.
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTS ) are also effective in increasing ketone bodies regardless of other dietary factors,33 so the addition of coconut oil to the diet, the best food source of MCTs, might also be a protective factor.
Naturally, avoiding processed foods or cooking materials that contain metals like aluminum and excitotoxins like MSG are also reasonable precautionary measures.
And lastly, staying active appears to protect against Alzheimer's, reminiscent of the old adage, "use it or lose it."


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myLot reputation of 90/100. redamazon (479)  6 years ago

Thank you so much for your post! It is very informative and a great find.:) I have some of the same concerns that harcab has because there also is a genentics factor in my family as well. My mother and her mother both developed altzheimers and I feel that I may be at risk too. Your response post to harcab really did help and provided me with a lot of useful information. Kudos to you!

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6. myLot reputation of 59/100. jen20619 (1014)   6 years ago

i wouldnt want it either

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7. myLot reputation of 25/100. linusv2006 (198)   6 years ago

i've learned that coconut is good for the aged bec it retains their memory

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8. myLot reputation of 93/100. brightbluesea (1066)   6 years ago

I would keep getting regular check-ups if this is in your family and take good care of yourself. I don't know how it works for Alzheimers, but I have heard that keeping the mind busy by learning new things and doing activities such as crossword puzzels etc..helps to prevent dementia


myLot reputation of 86/100. harcab (983)  6 years ago

Thank you. I do a lot of mental work so that may help.

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9. myLot reputation of 91/100. Michal51 (529)   6 years ago

I think that is a medium risk of Alzheimer disease in your case. I heard that exercises and activity prevents from alzheimer!

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10. myLot reputation of 84/100. madmax2crazy (1301)   6 years ago

I take Ginkgo Biloba, in 60 milligrams. The extract provides a supplement, improving memory naturally, and general performance enhancement. Gingko Biloba, belongs in the family, of various antioxidants (Slowing the destructive aging process of cellular molecules). Recommended dosage, two Ginkgo Biloba capsules, taken daily, with a meal. Also, Ginkgo Biloba available in herbal tea blend, and peppermint flavored tea.

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