08/12/2016

Many doctors say that slender body in old age to avoid diabetes and hypertension. But at the same time with this weight loss may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, writes The Daily Mail. Experts from the Massachusetts General Hospital have identified a link between low body mass index and accumulation of amyloid plaques in the brain (this is a characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease).

Therefore, experts urge to abandon diets, focusing on training and a balanced diet. In fact, sometimes a little bit helpful for older people gain weight. In addition, weight loss in old age may have a negative impact on human mobility and result in a reduction in force. And all of these aspects are also associated with Alzheimer's disease.

By the way, the researchers also found the following pattern: the lower body mass index for an elderly person, the more the genetic variant APOE4. It is a major risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease.

Source: Meddaily.ru