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Surprisingly, there are still a sufficient number of misconceptions regarding the causes of Alzheimer's disease that need to be resolved. In the past two decades, many of these myths have been debunked; however, there are three common falsehoods about this disease that must be corrected in order that one can receive proper treatment. Accurate information is essential to the proper treatment of this disorder.
It was commonly thought in the past two decades that Aspartame, which is an artificial sweetener included in such products as NutraSweet, can cause memory loss in elderly individuals. The United States Food and Drug Administration gave the green light to this product in 1996, but many people were skeptical of early studies. After 10 years of testing, the FDA found that Aspartame does not have a causative factor in Alzheimer's disorder and is safe for people to eat.
A number of studies have been conducted in regards to the publics concern that aluminum can cause Alzheimer's disease. One of the longest lasting myths about the causative factors of the illness, the American government conducted many tests with aluminum and humans and concluded that there was no increased health risk. As well, it was discovered that there existed no increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease from everyday use of aluminum.
Another concern was that flu shots increased the incidence of Alzheimer's disease, an idea initially proposed by a doctor who had had his medical license suspended by South Carolina. In addition, there were several mainstream medical studies that linked flu shots with a slightly higher risk of Alzheimer's.
The connection between vaccinations and Alzheimer's has been widely discredited due to the improper methods used in the early studies. Modern studies show that vaccinations decrease the incidence of Alzheimer's disease. In fact, a 2001 Canadian study showed that individuals over the age of 65 who obtained their yearly shots had a decreased risk of dying from all causes.
In addition, this landmark research demonstrated that older individuals who received a yearly flu shot had less of a risk of dying from any cause.
With a wide variety of myths out there such as aluminum, flu shots, or NutraSweet causing the onset of Alzheimer's, it is important to stay informed of the latest developments in the search for a cure for this disease.
The information out there about Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming, and keeping abreast of the latest news will help one select the best treatment options in managing this illness.
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