(DrEddyClinic News) Over the course of a small study, researchers at the University of Wisconsin uncovered strong links between low levels of vitamin D in Alzheimer's patients and poor outcomes on cognitive tests.
Scientists launched the study after family members of Alzheimer's patients who were treated with large doses of prescription vitamin D http://dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33209 reported that they were acting and performing better than before.
Researchers believe that optimal vitamin D levels may enhance the amount of important chemicals in the brain and protect brain cells.
Other recent studies have indicated that vitamin D and sunlight exposure http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=34875 can substantially reduce the risk of cancer, the flu, diabetes, heart disease, autoimmune diseases and neurological disorders. Vitamin D http://www.dreddyclinic.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=33872 plays a role in the activation of at least 100 genes, many of which are involved in disease prevention.
Sources:
Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics January 8, 2007
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0003986106005091
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