Alzheimer's linked to vitamins

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/health/newsid_1307000/1307068.stm

People with low levels of the vitamins B12 or folate may have a higher risk of

developing Alzheimer's disease, say

researchers.

Scientists found that 46 out of 78 Alzheimer's patients they examined had low

levels of both vitamins.

They believe a lack of the two vitamins may influence levels of chemicals that

play a vital role in transmitting signals

around the brain.

Alternatively, the deficiencies may increase levels of a chemical called

homocysteine that is known to poison nerve

cells.

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