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risk for the disease later in life. But the presence of the APOE gene
is not at all predictive that the carrier of the gene will develop the
disease. In fact, many people who do have the APOE gene never
develop Alzheimer’s, and conversely, many without the genetic
component do develop it.
Baby Boomers experiencing the emotionally and financially
draining farewell of their grandparents and parents are under-
standably concerned about their own futures.
Prevention and slowing mental deterioration in the early stages
of Alzheimer’s is where BCM-95 ® Curcumin may be the most help-
ful, according to pioneering Alzheimer’s researcher Ralph Martins,
head of Australia’s Sir James McCusker Unit for Alzheimer’s Dis-
ease Research for more than 20 years.
For most people, Dr. Martins says, “I think curcumin should
play an important role in slowing down the disease or possibly pre-
venting it.” He adds, “In terms of curcumin’s ability to slow down
the progression of preclinical Alzheimer’s disease, there is now very
strong evidence from animal trials that curcumin markedly lowers
the level of beta-amyloid in the brain and does it primarily by
affecting its aggregation (clumping of the plaque) and facilitating its
clearance (elimination from the body). In addition, curcumin is a
powerful antioxidant and thus plays a significant role in reducing
brain damage caused by oxidative stress.”
Dr. Martins is currently engaged in human studies using BCM-
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95 Curcumin to verify this preliminary work.
OTHER MEANS OF PREVENTION
Increased physical and mental activities have been shown to keep
brain cells active, improve circulation and stave off dementia. Stress
management and what the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention
Foundation calls “brain aerobics” (challenging your brain to activ-
ities outside your norm—think Sudoku or writing haiku) are also
important elements in preventing dementia.
Several studies also show the healthy Omega-3 fats from fish