An adult tells the nurse, "I'm taking large doses of vitamin B.I read that it prevents Alzheimer disease (AD) , but I don't understand how it works." Which statements would be applicable as the nurse responds to the individual? (Select all that apply.)
A) "Research has not proven the effectiveness of B vitamins in Alzheimer prevention."
B) "B vitamins lower the amino acid homocysteine, which is associated with a lower incidence of AD."
C) "A favorable response occurs when these vitamins block NMDA."
D) "B vitamins may reduce risk of AD by lowering cholesterol levels."
E) "B vitamins reduce the body's inflammatory response."
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