Age, family history, and the presence of the apolipoprotein E 4 allele have been found to be significant risk factors for the development of Alzheimer disease and all-cause dementia.1-3 More recently, a high plasma concentration of homocysteine has also been shown to be a risk factor for Alzheimer disease and dementia.4 Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), an -3 polyunsaturated fatty acid found in some foods and many tissues in the body, also appears to be important in affecting the risk of dementia
Unfortunately, many kittens have difficulty properly absorbing nutrients in the gut, and can easily become become deficient in B12
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Furthermore, the protective association is significantly modified by age and smoking status