It is astonishing to see the amount of misconceptions about Alzheimer's in the modern day and age. Factual information is essential to proper treatment of Alzheimer's disease, in order that this illness can be properly managed. With a little education, myths such as aluminum causing Alzheimer's are easily debunked.
For the past two decades, it was widely believed that Aspartame, a sugarless sweetener contained in products such as gum and diet soda, had a causative factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease. This myth has been put to rest by the US Food and Drug Administration after over a decade of exhausting study, when the product was declared safe for human consumption in 1996. Now it is accepted that Aspartame is a safe sugar substitute and does not cause Alzheimer's disease.
A myth over forty years old is that aluminum found in common household products such as pots, pans, and cans can factor in the development of Alzheimer's disease. As there were a great number of health concerns regarding this issue, many government studies were conducted to investigate any possible health risks. The US government found that in every day uses aluminum does not pose a health risk to humans, and there exists no increased risk of developing Alzheimer's as a result of its use.
A theory that was initially proposed by a suspended medical doctor in South Carolina was that flu shots may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Giving credence to this idea was that several early medical studies had seen a casual link between Alzheimer's and vaccinations.
In the past six years, it has been found that these tests were conducted improperly or had an inadequate sample size, and flu shots can actually reduce the risk of Alzheimer's. In 2001, it was found by the Canadian medical journal that elderly individuals who had received vaccinations had a much lower risk of developing the disorder than those who did not.
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.
About the Author:
Juliane Anders clears up more myths about Alzheimer's disease, in addition to treatment options at his site Identify Alzheimer's. Naturally Combating Alzheimer's, a book important to treatment of Alzheimer is available on his website.
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