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Low-copper diet as a preventive strategy for Alzheimer's disease.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Sept 2014
Squitti Rosanna, Siotto Mariacristina, Polimanti Renato
Abstract excerpt
Copper is an essential element, and either a copper deficiency or excess can be life threatening. Recent studies have indicated that alteration of copper metabolism is one of the pathogenetic mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In light of these findings, many researchers have proposed preventive strategies to reduce AD risk. Because the general population comes in contact with copper mainly through dietary...
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