Better cognitive performance in elderly takingantioxidant vitamins E and C supplements in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatorydrugs: the Cache County Study.
Document Type
Article
Journal/Book Title/Conference
Alzheimer's and Dementia
Volume
4(3)
Publication Date
2008
First Page
233
Last Page
7
Abstract
Studies have shown less cognitive decline and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease in elderly individuals consuming either antioxidant vitamins or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). The potential of added benefit from their combined use has not been studied. We therefore analyzed data from 3,376 elderly participants of the Cache County Study who were given the Modified Mini-Mental State examination up to three times during a period of 8 years. Those who used a combination of vitamins E and C supplements and NSAIDs at baseline declined by an average 0.96 fewer points every 3 years than nonusers (P < .05). This apparent effect was attributable entirely to participants with the APOE epsilon4 allele, whose users declined by 2.25 fewer points than nonusers every 3 years (P < .05). These results suggest that among elderly individuals with an APOE epsilon4 allele, there is an association between using antioxidant supplements in combination with NSAIDs and less cognitive decline over time.
Recommended Citation
Fotuhi M, Zandi P, Hayden K, Khachaturian AS, Wengreen HJ, Munger R, Norton M, Tschanz JT, Lyketsos C, Breitner J, Welsh-Bohmer K. Better cognitive performance in elderly taking antioxidant vitamins E and C supplements in combination with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: the Cache County Study. Alzheimer’s and Dementia. 2008 May;4(3):223-7.
