There is currently no cure for the debilitating brain disorder that affects 90,000 Scots.
High salt intake has been linked to a number of health conditions, but new research suggests too much of it may play a role in the onset of dementia.
While it makes for a tasty seasoning, excessive salt intake has been proven to raise blood pressure, a high risk factor for other serious heart conditions like strokes and heart attacks. It is also present in many processed foods and the World Health Organization recommends that adults limit their intake to no more than five grams of salt a day.
Dementia is an umbrella term for a number of conditions that affect the brain and Alzheimer's is the most common form. With no cure, scientists say their findings are critical in developing preventative and therapeutic drugs for the degenerative brain disorder. Increased enzyme activity causes tau proteins to clump and fold, forming neurofibrillary tangles and these accumulate in specific parts of the brain involved in memory. However, many other factors play a role in the formation of Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.
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