Vitamin E and Selegilene, a drug used to treat Parkinson's Disease, have been shown to slow the deterioration caused by AD. This important research was reported in the April 14, 1997 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.
The study also reported that moderate-stage sufferers who took either Vitamin E or Selegilene for two years, took a significantly longer time to reach the advanced stage than those taking a placebo.
Both vitamin E and Selegilene have been shown to prevent nerve damage. This study is the first time that drugs were effective with people in the moderate, or longest stage of Alzheimer's. Further studies are being done to see if this combination may even delay the onset of AD.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant. Good natural sources of Vitamin E are whole grains, wheat germ, leafy green vegetable, nuts and seeds.
Click here to learn more about Vitamin E. When you reach this page, go to glossaries, then Vitamin E.
Although this study had promising results, please note that there were adverse side effects reported. As with any drug treatment, please consult your physician for more information concerning Vitamin E and Selegilene.
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