Micronutrients Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Discover the nutrients vital for protecting your mind.
Micronutrients Help Protect Against Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lou Gehrig’s Disease
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Forgetfulness and shaky hands were once considered typical signs of aging. But as degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s skyrocket worldwide, affecting people as young as 40, experts warn that these symptoms may signal a creeping nutritional deficiency that could steal your memories and mobility.

Not getting enough of certain essential vitamins and minerals could significantly raise your risk for these neurological conditions, according to recent research.

George Citroner
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George Citroner reports on health and medicine, covering topics that include cancer, infectious diseases, and neurodegenerative conditions. He was awarded the Media Orthopaedic Reporting Excellence (MORE) award in 2020 for a story on osteoporosis risk in men.
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