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Dementia: Common over-the-counter medication linked to '44 percent' increased risk - Daily Express
Nov 28, 2021 44 secs
"They are now thought to increase the risk of developing dementia by 44 percent because they increase the level of beta-amyloid in the brain." Experts at the Alzheimer's Association described beta-amyloid as a "microscopic brain protein".

The amyloid hypothesis is that the sticky compound accumulates in the brains of dementia patients, disrupting communication between brain cells.

Eventually, an overabundance of beta-amyloid is said to kill brain cells.

The charity elaborated: "Beta-amyloid is a small piece of a larger protein called amyloid precursor protein.".

When amyloid precursor protein is cut into beta-amyloid, the sticky pieces form small clusters called oligomers.

Dr Glenville said: "Recent research shows that those people taking these drugs have reduced brain volume (known as brain shrinkage) and they performed less well on memory tests.".

"We have known for many years that vitamin D is important for bone health and in the prevention of osteoporosis," said Dr Glenville

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