Fiona Harrison
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Vitamin C deficiency and mitochondrial dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease
Recent findings suggest that vitamin C deficiency could contribute to Alzheimer’s disease, suggesting that avoiding deficiency through diet and supplementation could protect against disease onset. Read MoreDec 1, 2017
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Oxidative stress on the brain
Vanderbilt investigators have discovered that oxidative damage may play an important role in the development of a rare cholesterol synthesis disease and in the behavioral changes of autism spectrum disorders. Read MoreAug 23, 2017
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Dementia linked to diet
Some memory deficits observed in Alzheimer’s disease may be due to co-morbid illnesses – not the disease itself – and may be reversed by lifestyle changes or pharmacologic interventions. Read MoreFeb 7, 2017