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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

What Are The Benefits Of Vitamin E

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Clinical Data Shows Benefits of Vitamin E and Anti-inflammatories for Alzheimer’s

By Carol Bradley Bursack Health Expert

An article from Reuters Health titled, "Vitamin E, anti-inflammatories show benefit in Alzheimer's disease," points out the results of clinical data suggesting that treating Alzheimer's patients with vitamin E and anti-inflammatory drugs, along with a cholinesterase inhibitor, can slow Alzheimer's induced decline.

 

The data was gathered from 540 patients who were receiving standard treatment with a cholinesterase inhibitor such as Aricept, Exelon or Razadyne. According to the article, a percen...

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