An investigation into the mechanisms of how dietary fats influence Alzheimers Disease risk. [ 2009 - 2012 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof John Mamo (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Cheryl Wellington ,  Prof Satvinder Singh Dhaliwal

Brief description There is some evidence to suggest that diet may influence the risk for developing Alzheimer's Disease. This project will explore if dietary fats that are 'bad-for-the-heart', are also 'bad-for-the-head'. Conversely, these researchers will test whether heart-healthy-oils are brain-healthy. The researchers will investigate the mechanisms by which dietary fats influence risk and hope to be able to develop nutritional guidelines for the prevention or slowing of Alzheimer's Disease.

Funding Amount $AUD 567,789.14

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant