Memory loss, language disorders and inattention in adulthood, symptoms of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that can lead to Alzheimer's , are directly related to high blood cholesterol levels , according to a study that warns leads the Hospital Clínic de Barcelona.
This pioneering study, published online by The American Journal of Medicine , links disorders of higher brain functions with high blood cholesterol levels for the first time , a conclusion reached after closely monitoring for the first time. five years to 47 patients with Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH). FH is a hereditary disease suffered by about 100,000 people in Spain and characterized by an increase in LDL cholesterol in the blood from birth, commonly known as "bad" cholesterol.
With this finding, a further step is taken in the early detection of MCI, often a prelude to disorders such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Obtaining evidence of these diseases at an early stage can be crucial for the effectiveness of new therapies.
