Antioxidants alternative treatment for Alzheimer's
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that is believed to have a protective role. Similar to vitamin E, vitamin C may help prevent free radical damage to the brain. Normal cell function produces a byproduct called a free radical. It is believed free radicals can damage cell structures and genetic material. The damage free radicals can produce is called oxidative stress and it is believed that it contributes to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Vitamin C has had no rigorous evaluations but there are a number of studies looking at the effectiveness of vitamin C and vitamin E that does show some limited but interesting results. In one study vitamins E and C in combination showed a reduced risk of people developing Alzheimer's disease. Clearly more research is required in the use of vitamin C as a treatment for Alzheimer's.
01/27/2006
