Is cholesterol a culprit in Alzheimer's disease?
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Abstract
A pivotal role for cholesterol influence on production of the putative AD toxin, amyloid β (Aβ), has been amply demonstrated. More importantly, this relationship has consistently been identified in both in vivo and in vitro studies. Lowering cholesterol levels has been shown to cause a beneficial effect on Aβ levels in animal models, and epidemiological data indicate a beneficial effect on the risk of AD with prior statin use. Blinded, placebo-controlled clinical investigations assessing the benefit of statins on cognitive indices in mild to moderate AD are ongoing and one will be reported on soon. A prospective study assessing the effect of statin use on the risk of AD is under way as an observational component of a placebo-controlled primary prevention trial testing anti-inflammatory agents. Nevertheless, the foregoing suggests that routine monitoring and intervention for elevated cholesterol levels among the elderly could promote more than a healthy heart.
Publication Date
10-7-2003
Publication Title
International Psychogeriatrics
ISSN
10416102
Volume
15
Issue
SUPPL. 1
First Page
153
Last Page
159
PubMed ID
16191233
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
10.1017/S1041610203009128
Recommended Citation
Sparks, D. Larry; Sabbagh, Marwan N.; Breitner, John C.S.; and Hunsaker, John C., "Is cholesterol a culprit in Alzheimer's disease?" (2003). Neurology. 917.
https://scholar.barrowneuro.org/neurology/917