Individuals who are over the age of 50 may want to consider cutting their consumption of copper and iron as a new study suggests that it could boost their chances of developing Alzheimers disease.
Scientists are suggesting that consumers cutting ones intake may help lower the risk of developing Alzheimers. According to published reports in the journal, Chemical Research in Toxicology, older individuals should take steps to prevent the disease sooner rather than later.
The researchers write that while copper and iron are essential in life, having higher levels at an older age can actually be detrimental to overall health, resulting in the potential for having crippling memory problems.
“It seems clear that large segments of the population are at risk for toxicities from free copper and free iron, and to me, it seems clear that preventive steps should begin now,” George J. Brewer states in the report.
Some of the preventative steps for reducing intake include drinking water from copper pipes, donating blood to reduce iron levels and taking such as zinc to lower copper levels.