Brain Test
 

How many of you can pass this test.
Retlaw.

Brain food to prevent Alzheimers - Food for the Brain

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It said I have a very low risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. Does that mean I passed?

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Me too scored 52 whatever that means, it said i was low risk:confused::confused::confused::confused::D:D

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Thats a daft question, ask one of them cuckoo's where you live.:D:D:D:D

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I reckon that is out of order.. some people on here could click on the link and not even remember they did it..(they live in Ossy) :D.. don't want to mention names like:rolleyes:

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No, it means that you have a very low risk of developing Alzheimer's disease;)

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Borderline green/orange will try it again later when my bloodsteam is Bushmills free , hopefully someone will post to the thread after me so it shows up in the "New Posts" otherwise I will have forgotten about it .

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Just a reminder so you don't forget
Alcohol is supposed to kill brain cells, how many can you spare.:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
I notice that although 136 have viewed the thread, only six have tried it. Looks like a lot of scaredy cats out there.
Retlaw

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I looked at it but didn't take the test........I don't trust tests like these.
I am not sure if I really want to know if I am a candidate for this terrible illness.
There is enough scareifying stuff out there to be worried about.

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I can't remember if I did this or not, best try again.


What was I doing?

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Neil, you might want to get yourself some Vitamin B complex....it is on special offer now at Holland and Barrett.:)

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I took the test though I'm not in the age group, and happily I have a very low risk of developing Alzheimer's disease. :)

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I have explored that website and read the 'info for health professionals'
It just confirms the nutritional plan I have been using for the last 3 years -
B vitamins and folate (especially B12)

When I felt I was at death's door a few years ago, I asked for a B12 deficiency test.
They give the result in a figure - mine was 460 which was described as 'fine' so no B12 available from NHS.

The NHS guideline as to whether B12 is supplied is based on the levels which produce pernicious anaemia, which I don't have.
I found that the Japanese regard any level below 1000 needs B12 supplementation.

I imported (at great expence) B12 lozenges which, dissolved slowly next to my gum daily, provide me with a higher dose than those infrequent injections that are given to pernicious anaemia patients.
This, along with other supplements and detoxing heavy metals, and a better diet, has improved my state of health by leaps and bounds.

If this latest research enables GPs to prescribe B12 more readily, I approve.
With cost cutting going on I doubt it will happen.

There is another problem - Codex Alimentarius - whereby some food supplements will be withdrawn from availabily.
I have an 18 months stockpile of the most vital supplements I need. After that who knows?

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I have pernicious anaemia and always feel healthier after my 3-monthly injection, and if it keeps Alzheimer's at bay - that's a bonus!

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One important detail I learned during my research into B12 deficiency was -
swallowing a B complex vitamin pill is not much good, because the absorption of B12 from the digestive tract is dependant on the patient having an 'intrinsic factor' in their stomach.
Production of this intrinsic factor reduces with age, (and is totally absent in a person with pernicious anaemia.)
The use of acid supressing medication also inhibits absorption.

There are only 2 ways to be sure of getting enough B12 in your system - bypass digestion by -
1 - injection
2 - absorb through the lining of the mouth

When you consider item 2 and explore how it works, you will be more selective about what you put there!
(Of course this means looking at the ingredients of your toothpaste and mouthwash;))

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Retlaw, I was going to try it but I'm a bit nervous of giving a commercial site my name, date of birth and email address. Am I being a bit paranoid or am I opening the door to lots of spam?
My wife says I don't need to do it, she's already decided what the result would be! Where's the B12?

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It looks like this company doing the research might just have a commercial interest.

They may make money out of scaring people into thinking their risks are increased.

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Iv'e had a good look around and can't find they are selling anything.
It just seems they are advising on nutrition and its essential role in good health, mental and physical.

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I saw something about Declaration of Interest....and then on a different page there was a table of suggested dosages for vitamin supplements to keep homocysteine levels in check.....it was these that sent my suspicion motor into overdrive.

Having checked a bit further, it does seem that the research is funded by charity.

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I was asked my name & birth date, do you think I answered those questions with my true information.
Didn't know your wife had medical qualifications.:D:D:D:D:D:D

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There is nothing to prevent commercial organisations form donating to a charity if they think they might benefit commercially from the results.

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So if you didn't give your accurate date of birth, then to some extent, you have already 'skewed' some of the data that they are collecting.
OK, so your name may not be that important, but if you have done that then how many others have answered the questions with false answers?

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I only changed my date of birth by one year and a couple of months, don't see how that could make that much difference at 80.
Retlaw

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People enjoy doing 'tests' - could be that nothing is done with the info. It could just be a ruse to get people to direct others to that site.

Which is what happened, didn't it?:D

I get amusement from giving obscure answers to some questions when I realise that the purpose of the question has no sound basis (as I did with the census)

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At your age, they will be interested in your results purely because of your age.

And while it may not seem to make much difference, but having been involved in some research projects, I can tell you that it does when it comes to the publication of the statistics from the study.(you are not party to the research criteria)

The chances are, if you have done it then others have too, which in essence, may make the information generated, useless.

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Margaret, that is true, but this survey is on quite a serious subject, one which some testers may get worried if they are proven to have adverse results.

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This test is hardly a case of "giving obscure answers", it's more comparing diagrams and sequences of letters, etc.

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I didn't take this test - I was referring to those 'tests' often put in Anything Goes for amusement purposes

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i was gonna have a do until i noticed that, aint a matter of being scared, i will not give personal info to any site unless absolutely necessary simple as, n giving false details aint my bag.i get enough junk calls,e-mails, mail, to last a lifetime.

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Margaret, I always look for toothpaste without sodium Lauryl Sulphate, is there anything else I should watch out for?

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No sodium lauryl sulphate, fluoride, artificial sweeteners, colourings, flavours or preservatives.
The toothpaste I use is made by The Green People Company.

When you read the ingredients list it shows chalk, water, glycerin and a selection of natural essential oils(organically grown).

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PS Guide to Less Toxic Products

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THanks Margaret,
The only problem for me is finding any of these products in Sicily.
Is there anywhere local(I mean Accy, Blackburn etc....) that I could check out when I come over in July?

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I buy everything on the web. Accy won't have any stuff like this!
(I have just taken delivery of Chaga mushroom from Latvia!)

You shouldn't have a problem importing to Sicily although I know that the postal service is a bit slipshod.

Here are just some of the many internet sellers I use
Shop by Brand


PS http://www.greenpeople.co.uk/mint-toothpaste-50ml.aspx

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very low risk, got a score of 77, but i am only 41 so not in the risk group just yet !