Alzheimer ' s Dementia
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چکیده
It is postulated that in some elderly people there is a diminution of transport of most vitamins, minerals and essential trace elements at the blood/brain barrier and, possible, in the gut; this leads to deficiencies in brain cells. It is postulated that these deficiencies in brain cells are the primary causes of the formation of lipofuscin and neurofibrillary tangles, finally leading to cell death. It is suggested that administration of vitamins and trace elements at higher than recommended intakes might halt the process at an early age, or slow the rate of development of the disease process.
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