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Nancy LC
Mon, Oct-16-06, 13:46
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/05/030507081042.htm

Basically, there's an enzyme that breakdowns insulin, insulysin, also breaks down those amyloid-beta peptides that are found so highly concentrated in the brains of those with Alzheimer's. So, this might be the connection between hyperinsulism, Alzhemiers, diabetes and so on.