New Alzheimer's Gene Test Offers Hope for Early Prevention
(PRWEB) December 25, 2005 -- Alzheimer's disease is a progressive
brain disorder that gradually destroys a person's cognitive
abilities. While much is known about it, there is much that
remains a mystery. Scientific research has revealed several
clues about the possible causes of Alzheimer's, and this makes
it possible to test for the factors that may genetically predispose
an individual to this disease. Graceful Earth offers a genetic
test that indicates the degree of risk for Alzheimer's, as
well as atherosclerosis.
It has been determined that there is a connection between
the onset of Alzheimer's disease and a genome for the protein
called apolipoprotein E (ApoE). This protein is responsible
for the redistribution of cholesterol in the body, and is
thought to play a major role in the formation of plaque lesions
in the brain. These lesions are a characteristic of Alzheimer's.
They damage the nerve cells that control memory and cognition.
There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease. However, a genome
test using DNA from saliva can detect the different ApoE isoforms
and determine which combinations are expressed. The individual
can then see what degree of risk he or she possesses, and
take steps to mitigate the effects of this disease before
any symptoms appear. As this is a genetic test, it is done
only once in a person's lifetime.
The test also determines susceptibility to atherosclerosis
because of the connection between the body's management of
cholesterol and heart disease. The same factors that put a
person at risk for Alzheimer's may put them at risk for vascular
disease, as well. The Alzheimer's test provided by Graceful
Earth can be an important part of a person's lifetime plan
for well-being. Armed with the knowledge of possible future
risks, one can take steps to possibly prevent serious health
problems. For more information or getting tested, you can
contact Graceful Earth, Inc. toll-free at 1-877-697-7300 or
you can visit their website at www.gracefulearth.com.
Company Name: Graceful Earth Inc.
Phone: 1-877-697-7300
Website: www.GracefulEarth.com
