Vitamin E and Alzheimer's Disease

Research in Sweden has indicated the role of vitamin E in the functioning of the brain. The blood levels of vitamin E in individuals who had either mild cognitive impairment or, Alzheimer’s disease were compared with those of individuals who were normal. The individual who had cognitive problems or, Alzheimer’s disease had very low levels of vitamin E. Both tocopherols and tocotrienols were reduced. It is clear that the brain would get decreased supply of vitamin E. Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant. When vitamin E is reduced in the brain, it suffers from oxidative stress and this may increase the risk for Alzheimer’s disease.