The Role of IGF-I, IGF-II, and IGFBP-3 in Male Cognitive Aging and Dementia Risk: The Caerphilly Prospective Study

摘要

Background: The increasing incidence of cognitive impairment and dementia in an aging population poses a significant burden on healthcare. Consequently, identifying modifiable physiological factors which may influence the onset of cognitive decline are becoming increasingly important. Previous studies have suggested an association between levels of insulin-like growth factors and cognitive function.