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Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type is not caused by any one particular neurotransmitter. In fact, the causes are multifactorial, ranging from genetic (with changes often found on chrosome #1, chromosome #21, and others) to environmental (various proposed toxins) to psychosocial (with some individual not showing symptoms despite significant changes to brain parenchyma, and others showing significant symptoms in spite of minimal evidence of structural changes to the brain).
At any rate, the more one reads, solves puzzles, and otherwise engages in cognitive activities, the less likely they are to show symptoms of this disease. So it's "use it or lost it", as they say!
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoMost people with alzheimers are deficient in the neurotransmitter acetylcholine.
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∙ 12y agoNot completely sure. There are approved therapeutics directed towards acetylcholine and glutamate however.
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∙ 11y agoAcetylcholine
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∙ 10y agoNorepinephrine
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What is the neurotransmitter that is deficient in huntington's disease?
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There is no cure for Alzheimers
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Do apples help with alzheimers disease?
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Is Niacinamide good to cure Alzheimers?
There is no cure for this disease.
What happens when you don't treat alzheimer's disease?
What happens when you don't treat Alzheimers disease
Where can i get more information about Alzheimers disease?
You can check out the Alzheimers Association for information or talk with your Grandmothers doctor. Alzheimers Association would have a check list of questions that you can use to talk with her doctor.
Where are some places that I may locate information on alzheimers disease?
You can find information on alzheimers disease from your local library, the internet and various support groups. It is best to start with the hospital they will have a wealth of information.
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Parkinson's Disease
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Progressive degeneration of the brain with abnormal protein deposits?
Alzheimers Disease
