High-Fat Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease Link

SOURCE braintomorrow.com
A high-fat diet may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease by affecting levels of certain tiny molecules called miRNAs in the brain and body. These miRNAs could be potential targets for new Alzheimer’s drugs or diagnostic tests.

Key Points

  • High-fat diet alters levels of key miRNAs in the brain and body
  • Certain miRNAs like miR-19a-3p, miR-34a, and miR-146a are affected by the diet
  • miR-29c may play a protective role against Alzheimer’s in response to high-fat diet

Pros

  • Identified potential link between high-fat diet, miRNAs, and Alzheimer’s disease
  • Highlights possible new targets for Alzheimer’s drugs or diagnostic tests

Cons

  • Study conducted on mice, may not directly translate to humans