BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Lack of ____ is linked to higher risk of development of Alzheimer’s
A
vitamin c
B
vitamin d
C
vitamin e
D
calcium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A higher consumption of foods with an elevated content of vitamin E could modestly decrease the risk of dementia and AD [86] and was associated with a reduced cognitive decline in older persons [87].

Detailed explanation-2: -Changes to diet could reduce the risk of developing the condition. Patients with Alzheimer’s disease have lower levels of vitamin E, which could be a risk factor when determining the cause or progression of the condition, according to new research.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vitamin D also plays an important role in neurodegenerative processes. Its deficiency is a genetic risk factor for AD, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and vascular dementia [45].

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamin E is an important antioxidant that primarily protects cells from damage associated with oxidative stress caused by free radicals. The brain is highly susceptible to oxidative stress, which increases during ageing and is considered a major contributor to neurodegeneration.

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