Is Sugar Really to Blame for Alzheimer’s?
August 14, 2023
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Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer’s – just how tight is their connection? Check out this update from Tulane University’s targeted study.
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Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s
August 7, 2023
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J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.
Eating More Ketones May Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease
July 31, 2023
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Ketone-rich diets increase the SIRT3 protein that protects neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But how does it work? Find out more.
Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?
July 24, 2023
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Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.
Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s
July 10, 2023
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A preclinical study finds that a natural component in basil reduces neurotoxicity in the Alzheimer’s brain. Learn more.
Boosting Magnesium Keeps Dementia at Bay
June 30, 2023
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More magnesium in our daily diet leads to better brain health as we age, according to scientists from the Neuroimaging and Brain Lab at The Australian National University (ANU).
Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain
June 12, 2023
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DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.
Some Diabetes Drugs Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
June 2, 2023
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People taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for Type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, and showed slower cognitive decline than diabetics not taking drugs and people with diabetes. Find out more.
“Beet” Alzheimer’s with Betanin
May 22, 2023
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Beets get red from betanin. Betanin slows the accumulation of brain plaque, Alzheimer’s #1 culprit. Learn how. See NutritionFacts.org’s Dr. Greger on the way fresh beets fight dementia, and how much to eat or drink.
Green Tea Molecules Break Up Alzheimer’s Tau Tangles
May 15, 2023
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A molecule found in green tea helped UCLA biochemists discover several molecules that can destroy tau fiber. Learn more.
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