Vitamin E Can Slow Alzheimer's Decline
A high daily dose of vitamin E slowed functional decline in patients diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease by about six months, according to a new study. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)
Source: WSJ.com: Health - January 2, 2014 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: FREE Source Type: news
Vitamin E may combat functional decline from Alzheimer's disease
New research suggests that a daily dose of vitamin E may help to slow functional decline for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease and may help reduce the amount of care these patients need. This is according to a study published in JAMA.Vitamin E is defined as a group of eight fat-soluble compounds. These compounds include a mix of tocopherols and tocotrienols. The vitamin is naturally found in many foods, including eggs, fortified cereals, fruit, green leafy vegetables, meat, nuts, poultry and vegetable oils. It can also be taken as a supplement. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Alzheimer's / Dementia Source Type: news
Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer's brain decline
MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 31 (UPI) -- For patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's, vitamin E was effective in slowing brain decline and in reducing caregiver assistance, U.S. researchers say. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)
Source: Health News - UPI.com - January 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin E 'beneficial' in dementia
Vitamin E has potential benefits for people with Alzheimer's, according to a study (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - January 1, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin E may slow declines in some Alzheimer's patients
Patients who took 2,000 IU of vitamin E daily reduced functional declines by 19 percent more per year than those who were taking a placebo (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - December 31, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
