Are there medications that can prevent Alzheimers disease?
There’s a great interest in how to prevent Alzheimer’s disease in those at risk. To date, trials of anti-inflammatory medications, hormonal therapy and vitamin E have not found any to be effective. The good news is that there are other factors such as diet, exercise, and mental activity that have showed great promise in both the lab and in studies in people. What are some of the dietary factors that may play a role in prevention? In general, a “heart healthy” diet, which emphasizes fruits and vegetables while avoiding saturated fats, is our best recommendation. A number of studies suggest that the Mediterranean diet, high in fish, olive oil, and vegetables is associated with a lower risk of dementia. Whether it actually prevents dementia will take a randomized study, where people are randomly assigned to alter their diet in a specific fashion. Obesity, elevated cholesterol and diabetes are all recognized risk factors for dementia, so dietary and lifestyle changes that address these iss
