Studies Suggest Fasting Could Tone Down Alzheimer’s Signs
It is estimated that more than six million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, with data from the Alzheimer’s Association showing that every 67 seconds, another individual develops the illness. This progressive illness affects parts of the brain that control memory, thought and language. A common symptom that many patients experience first is mild loss of memory. Researchers believe that Alzheimer’s is caused by the buildup of proteins around and in brain cells. One of the primary proteins involved is the amyloid protein. Some studies have posited that what individuals eat can help slow or prevent the progression of this form of…
