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Today, the rate of brain cholesterol in good health means a better future

It is likely that the levels of cholesterol associated with a lower risk of heart disease and stroke occurrence. And it would be right.

However, not entirely successful.

cholesterol also protects the brain – even years before thought I needed to worry about something like dementia.

This is the conclusion of the study conducted 40 years at Kaiser Permanente Northern California and published in August 2009 Gerontology and cognitive impairment.

Thirty years in advance …

The link between heart health and brain is not new, but this is the first study to compare cholesterol with a later onset of dementia. And not only the frontiers of high cholesterol, but also.

The researchers followed 9,752 men and women in northern California who had health assessments in the sixties and seventies in beginning when they were aged 40 and 45. Four decades later, medical records were examined incidence of Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia.

Participants who had high total cholesterol in 40 to 240 mg or more – increased their risk of Alzheimer's disease 66%. For those who have a limit of high cholesterol – 200-239 mg – the risk was still 50% more.

While Alzheimer's is they usually think when talking about dementia, people with high cholesterol also reduce the risk by 52% Senior develop vascular dementia – the second type most common form of dementia (1).

The study author Alina Solomon, MD, said: "Quarantine of high cholesterol increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease, regardless of diabetes quarantine hypertension, obesity, smoking and limit of life. "(2)

Californians in the study were a group ethnically diverse, including African Americans, Caucasians, Latinos and Asians, but "the association between high cholesterol and dementia was the same in all ethnic groups, "said lead researcher Rachel Whitmer (3).

A disease life

These results are alarming that more than 106 million Americans have high cholesterol levels limits. Dr. Gregg Fonarow, cardiologist and professor of medicine at UCLA, said: "If someone was already on the fence on the control of their profile lipid, which could be another reason to put their numbers at an optimal level. "(4)

30 years or more may elapse between the appearance hypercholesterolemia and the development of dementia is a risk factor will be changed forever. Principal Investigator Whitmer called dementia "Disease of life." (5)

You do not just wake up one day with Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia – develop over a long period of time. And that means the window for prevention is now.

Two types of dementia

One characteristic of Alzheimer's disease is the accumulation of an abnormal protein in the brain called amyloid plaques. The Researchers hope to use the brain scans and test whether the drugs prevent cholesterol accumulation.

Vascular dementia is a little different Alzheimer's disease and has more to do with blood vessels in the brain. It can be caused when an artery in the brain is completely blocked, what may or may not cause a stroke. It can also be caused by a narrowing of blood vessels in the brain, reducing blood flow and a lot of hunger to the brain of oxygen.

The risk factors for vascular dementia, including hypertension, diabetes, smoking and hypercholesterolemia (6).

Foods to lower cholesterol

In addition to being aware of the lifestyle diseases that can contribute to the future of dementia, what can you do to lower your cholesterol?

Clinic Mayo recommends that the top five foods to lower cholesterol which is a positive change that can be done. Try adding these things to your diet:

1. Oat – 10 grams of soluble fiber per day of cholesterol. 1 ½ cup oatmeal has 6 grams of fiber, which adds a bit of fruit to offset the difference.
2. Nuts – these have been significantly reduced cholesterol levels and requires only a handful a day. Other fruits nuts, including almonds, peanuts and walnuts work well. Try adding to your cereal or salad.
3. Fish and Omega 3 2 servings per week of salmon, sardines, herring or mackerel provide the protective effect of omega-3 fatty acids. If they do not like fish, you can use supplements or flax.
4. Olive oil – 2 tablespoons per day may reduce LDL cholesterol without disturbing HDL cholesterol at all. Extra virgin is best. Brown the meat or vegetables or use it to make a vinaigrette.
5. enriched sterols or stanols Foods – These are substances that block absorption of cholesterol. You can find the juice, margarine and yogurt with these added to your local market (7).

This study of the dementia connection with high cholesterol – even after a very long time – really brings home the fact that the pursuit of health is an ongoing task. Our diet and our habits really decide our future. Use the diet and exercise to lower cholesterol whenever you can.

And please consult a physician before making changes to your diet, exercise or supplementation routine.

Sources:

1. Colenso M: Is there a link between cholesterol and dementia? ", Discovery Health, discovery.com
2. "Rate high cholesterol increased risk of 40 years of Alzheimer's disease ", American Academy of Neurology, Science Daily, April 16, 2008
3. Edelson E, "Life of cardiac risk factors linked to dementia mid later," MedicineNet.com, August 4, 2009
4. Hagan C, "Study: Cholesterol levels linked to increased risk of dementia," CNNHealth.com, 04/08/1909
5. C. Hagan, "Study: Cholesterol levels linked to increased risk of dementia, "CNNHealth.com, 08/04/1909
6. "Vascular dementia" MayoClinic.com, May 1, 2009
7. "Cholesterol: The top 5 foods to reduce their number," MayoClinic.com June 5, 2009

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Dr. Blankstein has been practicing for over 30 years as a leading Cardiologist. Trained in traditional medicine and Board Certified in both Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease, he knows the importance of good medical care. This consideration has allowed him to discover safe and natural ways of healing. His dedication to bringing the latest and best in health solutions to his patients and the public has given him the experience to research and develop proven natural remedies for many illnesses.

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