Posted by 4WD on April 27, 2008, at 19:39:28
In reply to Depressive Disorders lead to Alzheimer's, posted by SLS on April 27, 2008, at 6:38:16
> What can one do to help prevent the development of Alzheimer's?
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> People with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) are at greater risk of developing Alzheimer's Dementia (DAT). The brains of MDD + DAT have more neurofibrillary tangles and more amyloid plaques than DAT alone.
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> I plan on taking n-acetylcysteine (NAC) for the potential it has as an antioxidant and Alzheimer's preventative. That's the idea, anyway.
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> - ScottThat's a scary bit of info, Scott. My mom is dying of Alzheimer's. She's the only person in my family who's ever had it though. She never had a depressive disorder, though. So I guess that makes me more at risk and less at risk. I guess I'll take my chances and leave it up to God whether I get it or not. Especially after reading the post on this thread about what N-acetylcysteine can do. That's kind of stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Marsha
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