Rising insulin may lead to dementia: research suggests high levels of insulin accompanying insulin resistance may be linked to development of Alzheimer's.

From: Mind, Mood & Memory | Date: February 1, 2006 | Copyright information

An estimated 40 percent of Americans over 60 have developed insulin resistance, a condition in which the cells of the body become less sensitive to the hormone and need larger and larger amounts of insulin to metabolize proteins, lipids (fats), and carbohydrates (starches and sugars, including glucose). Now evidence suggests that these high insulin levels may be a contributing factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

A study has linked elevated levels of insulin similar to those found in individuals with insulin resistance with an increase in markers associated ...

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