Autoimmunity There is evidence that Alzheimer’s disease may have an autoimmune component, and that autoimmune disorders increase the risk of developing AD (6). Autoimmune conditions are also more prevalent in women.  The immune system plays a crucial role in protecting the brain, and disruptions in this system can lead to inflammation and cellular damage (7). […] The post Women Are Twice As Likely to Develop Alzheimer’s—Why? appeared first on CentreSpring MD.

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