Hi I heard that vitamine E will slow z progress or prevent alzhimer diseas is it true nd what is z requested daily dose ? Thk u.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- The latest research on the effects of Vitamin E, an antioxidant known to be capable of scavenging (destroying) the harmful oxygen free radicals that play a major role in inflicting harm on cells, has ... Read More
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Can Alzheimer's start as early as the age of 32 for an active male? And is it hereditary?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Usually, it starts after 65 years. It is very rare at the age of 32. There is a familial predisposition and there is a genetic factor, the apolipoproteine: apoe gene chromosome21 is rarely also down s... Read More
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Alzheimer is a genetic disease. Is there any way to prevent it?
Dr. Georges Karam,
Psychiatry
- It is true that Alzheimer’s is a genetic disease but you have to keep in mind that the most important risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age and NOT genetics. The older you become, the higher ... Read More
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Is it true that figs and olives can help treat Alzheimer's?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- IT MAIY HELP ALZHEIMER DISEASE TO EAT OLIVE AND FIGS BUT IT IS NOT ATREATMENT
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I'm 20 (male), is it possible to experience early alzheimer signs and symptoms at my age? And what are those symptoms?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- It is extremely rare to have Alzheimer's at 20 (more like impossible). The early symptoms of Alzheimer's include impairment of memory and learning.
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Does smoking marijuana on the long term causes Alzheimer's?
Dr. Mirna Waked,
Pulmonology
- I am not aware of any publication about this
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