Glycemic Load and Risk of Alzheimer's Disease: The Cache County Study on Memory, Health, and Aging

Carbohydrates are a major energy source for the human body and particularly glucose is the only energy source for the brain. Thus glucose metabolism is important to maintain normal brain function. Evidence showed insulin resistance and diabetes are associated with cognitive decline and a large amoun...

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Main Author: Choi, Eun Young
Format: Others
Published: DigitalCommons@USU 2008
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Online Access:https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/etd/127
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1126&context=etd