Vitamin D and Alzheimer's disease
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1674-635X.2012.04.016
- VernacularTitle:维生素D与阿尔茨海默病
- Author:
Kang JU
;
Yue CHEN
;
Jianlie ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Vitamin D;
Alzheimer's disease;
Treatment
- From:
Chinese Journal of Clinical Nutrition
2012;20(4):258-260
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Vitamin D deficiency is common among the elderly,which may be an important pathogenic factor in Alzheimer's disease(AD).Vitamin D has multiple functions including immune regulation,anti-oxidation,regulation of neurotrophic factors/acetylcholine neurotransmitters,and clearance of amyloid beta peptide; meanwhile,it may be helpful to avoid hyperparathyroidism.Vitamin D supplementation among the elderly may prevent the loss of neurons and slow down the AD-related cognitive decline,and therefore may play a role in the multi-targeted therapies for AD.
