Genes, Diet May Conspire to Boost Alzheimer's Risk
 (New York, Reuters Health, 8/14/02)

Dr. Joseph A. Luchsinger and colleagues studied 980 older adults who were free of dementia. When the researchers analyzed the data gathered for the 4-year study, they found that 242 participants had developed Alzheimer's Disease and that people with the Apo e-4 gene, which is associated with Alzheimer's, were more likely to develop the condition if they consumed diets high in calories and fat. The results suggest that people with the Apo e-4 gene may lower their risk of developing the disease by eating low-calorie, low-fat diets