An Alzheimer’s CLUE? [Surprising!]

Did you know that Alzheimer’s disease was discovered way back in 1906?

Since then, this disease has crippled the lives of millions of Americans…

Often to the point where they can’t remember how to use a microwave or recall important dates…

They lose the ability to drive and can even become a danger to themselves.

As many as 5.8 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease today… and according to the CDC, that number is projected to nearly triple to 14 million people by 2060.

And while there is still no viable ‘cure’ for Alzheimer’s, scientists haven’t stopped zeroing in on how the disease starts.

Well, my friend, today I’m here to share some good news.

News that almost came about accidentally…

You see, scientists may have stumbled upon a critical clue as to how Alzheimer’s develops…

It could one day change how Alzheimer’s is diagnosed and treated.

If you have a history of Alzheimer’s in your family, here’s everything you need to know.

According to a study published in the Journal of Proteome Research, researchers from the University of California-Riverside have found that it’s not just the abnormal buildup of amyloid plaque in your brain that causes Alzheimer’s…

But it’s also the slow-down of cells’ ability to clean themselves that can accelerate the disease’s progression.

In other words, while it’s widely known that plaque buildups in your brain can lead to Alzheimer’s, it’s your body’s waning ability to CLEAN these plaques that causes the disease.

Your body’s natural way of ‘cleaning house’ and doing away with used up or defective proteins from cells is called autophagy. Scientists have also found that this process slows down as you age.

But lead researchers of this latest study believe that taking steps to speed up or keep the autophagy process in tact can significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s later on.

Again, this is NOT a cure for Alzheimer’s… it’s a research-based finding into the origins of the disease.

But knowing these origins could one day help stop or slow the disease.

In the meantime, there are steps you can take to beef up your body’s autophagy process.

Research has found that simple steps like avoiding excess calories and processed foods, staying active, and getting 7-8 hours of sleep each night are some of the simplest – and most effective – ways to maintain proper autophagy.

Remember, if you have a family history of Alzheimer’s (or are showing signs of memory loss), the single best thing you can do is continue to work with a treatment and prevention plan with your doctor.

Have a great weekend,
Sarah Reagan

Sources:

Anderer, John. “Scientists may have uncovered the true cause of Alzheimer’s disease.” 11/30/21. https://studyfinds.org/cause-of-alzheimers-disease/