by Mary
Shomon
June 2004 --
A study published in the June 8th issue of the journal Neurology indicates
that low thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels may be linked to
a risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. British researchers measured
TSH levels in 178 patients with Alzheimer's disease, and 291 control
subjects with normal TSH levels. The patients with Alzeimers had lower
TSH compared to the control subjects, resulting in a two-fold increased
risk of Alzheimer's disease in peope with lower TSH levels.
The article states: "Low TSH levels could be a consequence of Alzheimer-related
neuro-degeneration leading to reduced hypothalamic thyrotropin-releasing
hormone (TRH) secretion or decreased pituitary responsiveness and
consequently low TSH levels. Low TSH or TRH levels could also precede
dementia."
Source: Neurology 2004;62:1967-1971.
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