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Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease - The Role of Diabetes, Genetics, Hormones, and Lifestyle (Hardcover)
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Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's disease - The Role of Diabetes, Genetics, Hormones, and Lifestyle (Hardcover)
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Understanding the impact of diet, exercise, genetics, and hormones
on the risk and development of Alzheimer's and other
neurogenerative diseases Diet is widely known to impact on
neurological function. Nevertheless, academic texts discussing this
relationship are relatively few in number. This book therefore
fills an important gap in the current literature. Opening with an
overview of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's
disease, the text then focuses on explaining the means by which
glycemic control and lipid metabolism - and associated nutritional
and lifestyle variables - may factor into such disorders'
prevention and treatment. An international group of experts in the
fields of food science and neurodegeneration have contributed
chapters that examine Alzheimer's disease within a broad range of
contexts. Offering dietary, genetic, and hormonal perspectives, the
authors explore topics ranging from sugar consumption to digestive
fermentation, and Alzheimer's disease animal models to the
cognition-enhancing effects of physical exercise. Also included are
overviews of the latest research into current and developing
methods of treatment and diagnosis, as well as differential
diagnostics. This groundbreaking book: Explores how glucose
metabolism, insulin resistance, lipid metabolism, and high intake
of refined carbohydrates are linked to Alzheimer's disease
Discusses how genetic makeup can impact risk of Alzheimer's and
Parkinson's disease Examines cognitive changes in
neurodegeneration, lists current tests for determining cognitive
impairment, and provides information concerning differential
diagnosis Discusses potential advantages of increasing antioxidant
and micronutrient intake Reviews hormonal influences on
neurodegeneration Examines the links between protein intake and
Alzheimer's disease. Neurodegeneration and Alzheimer's Disease is
an essential resource for researchers, medical practitioners,
dietitians, and students with an interest in neurological diseases
and their diagnosis and risk factors, as well as diet-related
conditions such as diabetes and obesity. Lifestyle and diet
influence neurodegeneration risk, and a better understanding of
this evidence amongst health professionals will hopefully lead to
greater public awareness of how to reduce the likelihood of these
widespread conditions.
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