Study links copper intake to Alzheimer's disease

Study links copper intake to Alzheimer's disease

With 5.4 million Americans affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia, a number predicted to jump to 13.8 million by 2050, and the rapid rate at which the U.S. population is aging, any insight into the disease – whether about its causes or new treatment options – is valuable.  

New research suggests that the accumulation of copper in our bodies could be contributing to Alzheimer’s disease.

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The role of B vitamins in the prevention of Alzheimer's

The role of B vitamins in the prevention of Alzheimer's

B vitamins have long been known to play a key role in metabolism and energy extraction; and a deficiency in vitamins B6 or B12 can cause anemia.  

New research suggests that B vitamin supplementation may also play a role in protecting against Alzheimer’s disease – which is good news for the aging U.S. population.

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