Three simple tests can tell whether you are at risk of Alzheimer's disease

27 September 2023 , 09:08

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Three simple tests can tell whether you are at risk of Alzheimer's disease

A health expert has revealed three simple tests that can highlight whether you're at risk of Alzheimer's disease.

The condition, which affects around 900,000 people in the UK, is the most common form of dementia. People suffering from the disease can experience memory loss, confusion, changes in behaviour and issues with language and understanding.

However, Paula Benedi, founder of health brand Synergised, says there are ways to find out much earlier on before the symptoms present themselves.

Paula, who is a certified Integrative Health Practitioner in Holistic Health and Naturopathic Medicine/Naturopathy, believes you can reduce the risk of developing the condition.

According to the expert, things like genetics and hormones can have a big impact on your health. Furthermore, you can have tests done to find out if anything could be affecting yours.

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Hormones

Hormones can play a part in causing Alzheimer’s – thyroid malfunction can be a precursor, but high cortisol as well as oestrogen dominance causes inflammation, which can then lead to the disease. High levels of blood sugar will also increase your risk. The expert recommends getting tested. You can do this with at-home tests, like the ones Synergised offers, to ensure everything is balanced, reports Daily Star.

High levels of copper

This can also play a role in the development of Alzheimer’s. It's also something you can test for by doing a hair tissue test. It’s very common for those with ADD, ADHD, autism, allergies and mood-based conditions to have high levels of copper.

Genetics

It's no secret that genetics can increase your chance of getting Alzheimer’s – we all have the APOE gene, of which there are three types – APOE2, E3 and E4. People with APOE4 have an increased risk of developing the condition. You can test for which genes you have, and then adjust your diet and lifestyle accordingly to optimise your health and minimise your risk. For example, someone with the APOE4 gene should be very careful with fat (including healthy fats) in the diet as it can increase inflammation, should avoid the keto diet (which is 70-80% fat), and be careful with alcohol as this too can be harmful.

Monica Charsley