"Both clinical and epidemiological evidence suggests that
modification of lifestyle factors such as nutrition may prove
crucial to Alzheimer's Disease management," says Giulio Maria
Pasinetti, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Psychiatry and
Neuroscience, Director of the Neuroinflammation Research Center
at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and lead author of the study.
"This research, however, is the first to show a connection
between nutrition and Alzheimer's Disease neuropathy by defining
mechanistic pathways in the brain and scrutinizing biochemical
functions. We hope these findings further unlock the mystery of
Alzheimer's and bring hope to the millions of Americans
suffering from this disease." Alzheimer's Disease is a rapidly
growing public health concern with potentially devastating
effects. An estimated 4.5 million Americans have Alzheimer's
Disease and the number of Americans with Alzheimer's has more
than doubled since 1980. Presently, there are no known cures or
effective preventive strategies. While genetic