Can Vitamin C And E Help Prevent Dementia?
Vitamin C and E are both antioxidants that are believed to play certain very important roles in our bodies.
Very similar to one another, both vitamins help prevent free radical damage to our brains.
It is believed that free radicals can cause damage to cell structures and other genetic material.
The Dangers Of Free Radicals:
The damage free radicals often produce is called oxidative stress, and oxidative stress, in turn, leads to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of Dementia.
The disease has no known cause at this time, but studies have shown that it involves the abnormal breakdowns of acetylcholine in the brain.
Some research studies have linked Alzheimer’s disease to high amounts of aluminum in the brain, but most studies indicate no link in the two.
Other research studies have been conducted regarding the effects of Vitamin C and Vitamin E in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Does It Work?
While most of the studies are inconclusive on just how beneficial the two vitamins used in conjunction can be for patients, they have shown some positive results.
While some studies show dramatic reductions in cases of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of Dementia in people who increase their Vitamins C and Vitamin E, others show very little effect.
However, what most studies have shown IS a degree of positive effects, even if they are small.
It is clear that more studies need to be done, but this could be a breakthrough in Alzheimer’s disease prevention.
Multivitamins should be an important part of everyone’s daily routine, but if you are trying to prevent Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of Dementia, it can help to add additional Vitamin C and Vitamin E to your diet or supplements.
Not only do these vitamins help prevent free radical damage to our brains, but they also build our immune systems, and promote overall good health. These vitamins can also help through aiding blood and oxygen flow to the brain, keeping the brain healthy.
Foods rich in Vitamin E include:
- Nuts
- Leafy Greens
- Vegetable oils
- Whole grains
Foods rich in Vitamin C include:
- Oranges
- Broccoli
- Strawberries
- Other COLOURFUL Fruits and Vegetables
Other ways to prevent Dementia and Alzheimer’s are through the consumption of either natural or supplemented Ginkgo Biloba and increasing Zinc intake, although too much of either can have harmful effects.
While there is ultimately no guarantee of either Vitamin C or E lowering your risk of having Dementia or any associated diseases such as Alzheimer’s, it stands as good sense to implement ways to prevent it, in the same way, we may abstain from smoking or alcohol.
It’s simply not worth the risk.
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- How Iron And B Vitamins Improve Brain Activity
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- We Are What We Eat.
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