Thu, 17 Dec 2009 09:15:0
David Goodhue - AHN Reporter
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States (AHN) - Temple University researchers say a diet high in the amino acid methionine, may contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
The amino acid is found in many types of food, including red meats, fish, beans, eggs, garlic, onions and seeds.
When methionine reaches too high a level, the human body tries to protect itself by transforming it into another type of amino acid called homocysteine.
When the level of homocysteine in the blood is too high, there is a higher risk of developing dementia, the researchers said in a statement.
The study is published in the journal Current Alzheimer Research.
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