What other factors, beside genetics, contribute to developing Alzheimers disease?
Although the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is not yet established, researchers suggest that factors such as the buildup of damage from molecules known as oxygen free radicals — which are a normal part of metabolism — may be involved when neurons stop functioning. This “oxidative stress” may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Chronic inflammation in the brain also may be a contributing factor, as may head injury with loss of consciousness that occurred years before.
