Posted on 01/09/2018 12:49:23 PM PST by Red Badger
The calculation has already taken that into account. Freepers never like to read the article/watch the video....
Will we know it’s working when Minnie Mouse starts looking hot?
Or Daisy......................
“That (life expectancy differences) has already been accounted for in the calculation (for different rates of Alzheimer’s in high-curry consuming India vs. Pennsylvania)”
In that case, it is likely a very dramatic comparison, indicating a role for curcumin in preventing Alzheimer’s.
I don’t want to rain on the powerful support for curcumin found in that comparison (which I believe). Population studies are just so vulnerable to confounding factors. Vegetarianism is the norm in rural Hindu India. Genetic factors could be very distinct between those populations. Other components in curry (or chai tea) might be factors.
In my cursory analysis, I would think that Life expectancy would likely be the major confounding factor (as Alzheimer’s is so correlated to age), and other factors would be relatively much less influential.
The controlled study just published in Nature is much more definitive evidence.
Those are all good points.
The MD who runs NutritionFacts does a pretty good job of only using well designed studies. I don’t think that he tries to oversell the potential of turmeric in this video. Just that it looks promising.
True, but they are also have through the roof poverty, most of the country doesn't have proper sewage (i.e. feces in their water source) or routine vaccinations.
“The calculation has already taken that into account. Freepers never like to read the article/watch the video.”
Your link is to a video which cites some research from 2001.
Here is a link to the abstract cited in the video:
http://www.dementia-epidemiology.pitt.edu/IndoUS/IndoUS_ScientificReports/Chandra2001Incidence.pdf
Note the final paragraph of the abstract:
“There are other, possibly inter-related, reasons for the low incidence of AD in the Ballabgarh cohort. Low average life expectancy in India, with fewer persons living into age of risk, might reduce incidence, especially if there is selectively earlier mortality of those at increased risk. Low incidence rates may also suggest the presence of underlying protective factors, or the absence of underlying risk factors...
given the relatively short duration of follow-up in out study, the small number of incident cases, the wide confidence intervals, and our stated concerns about potential under-reporting of mild disability, we urge caution in the interpretation and generalization of our results.”
Like I said... the evidence from comparing people in India with Americans does not strongly support Turmeric and Curry being preventative of dementia.
However, it is certainly possible. I take Turmeric and Curcumin daily because these have many beneficial properties. I also consume a significant amount of coconut oil. I lost a close family member to dementia and am concerned that I will be at risk in my later years. I don’t know if these lifestyle choices will prevent or minimize my risk, but I do not think they will hurt.
Thanks for sharing.
“maybe that is their secret”
I think I’ll stick with Turmeric.
Even absent of a scientific study, I’m pretty confident that poor sanitation does nothing to prevent dementia.
So what am I supposed to do with all this J146?
Glad I take this already.
I’d like to see those young looking worms.
Although the lower dementia might be, as you say, because of lower lifespan, as dementia is related to aging.
I'm inclined to believe their diet i.e. low fat, less animal products, more minerals from spices, no processed garbage, chemical-laced foods, no soda, etc. only increases one's lifespan and general health.
I'm a firm believer that cardio exercise and healthy (i.e. real) food is a big deterrent to dementia and a host of other health ailments. But that's just me. :)
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Trade it in.....................
Thanks for the referral.
I’m going to look into this, thanks.
You’re welcome. Their manufacturing process makes the curcumin much more bioavailable. I’m not fighting cancer, so I don’t need a 1000 mg capsule. It’s described at the link ...
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