Dementia
Overview
Dementia is a chronic or persistent deterioration of intellectual function and cognitive skills due to organic Brain disease severe enough to interfere with the ability to perform the activities of daily living. Symptoms of Dementia are Memory loss, personality changes, lack of interest in personal care, impaired reasoning ability and disorientation.
Prevalence
In the US dementia affects approximately 8.8% (2012) of persons aged 65 years and older, which indicates a decline since 2000 statistics.
These Substances may Alleviate or Prevent Dementia
Hormones
Dementia patients often have abnormally low levels of DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone). [1]
Dementia patients often have abnormally low levels of Pregnenolone.
Lipids
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) may reduce the severity of the Dementia that often occurs as a result of Strokes and supplemental DHA may also help to prevent Dementia. [2]
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) may help to prevent Dementia. [3]
Optimal levels of High Density Lipoproteins may help to prevent Dementia (low levels of High Density Lipoproteins are associated with an increased risk of Dementia). [4]
Phosphatidylcholine may improve Concentration and Memory in Dementia patients and increases Acetylcholine levels in Dementia patients. [5]
Phosphatidylserine may alleviate the symptoms of Dementia.
Neurotransmitters
Insufficient production of Acetylcholine may cause Dementia.
Vasopressin may improve Memory in Dementia patients (exogenous Vasopressin can be administered via nasal spray). [6]
Recreational Substances
Light to moderate consumption of alcohol may reduce the risk of Dementia: references
Excessive consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of Dementia.
Smart Drugs
Centrophenoxine may improve Memory in Dementia patients. [7]
Cerebrolysin may improve Mental Function in Dementia patients. [8]
Cytidine Diphosphate Choline (CDP-Choline) may improve Mental Function in (Multiple-Infarct) Dementia patients. [9]
Fipexide may improve cognition in Dementia patients by up to 60%.
Hydergine enhances Short-Term Memory in persons afflicted with mild Dementia. [10]
Nicergoline may improve Mental Function in (Multiple-Infarct) Dementia patients. [11]
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