Antioxidant vitamins E and C and risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Age-related neurodegenerative disorders are increasing rapidly. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia associated with aging. A recent study has examined the role of vitamins E and C in a prospective epidemiologic cohort study and suggested that they might protect against Alzheimer's disease.
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Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, 711 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000523:psychology*; D000544:Alzheimer Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors; D014810:Vitamin E / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000975:Antioxidants; D014810:Vitamin E; D001205:Ascorbic Acid