Alzheimer’s
Antioxidant Flavonols Slow Memory Loss
People who eat or drink more foods with antioxidant flavonols, found in several fruits and vegetables as well as tea and wine, may have a slower rate of memory decline, according to a study published in the November 22, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the AmericanRead
Vitamin K2 May Help Aging Brains
Scientists continue to unravel the connection between cognitive function and vitamin K. In a recent rat study from Antioxidants, vitamin K2 was shown to offer some protection against age-related cognitive impairments related to Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Study Details Mature rats were given menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a formRead
Experimental Mice Study Shows CBD May Reduce Plaque and Improve Cognition in Familial Alzheimer’s Model
Just as FDA is a new months away from making a ruling on the new drug aducanaumab that is reported to clear amyloid plaque, an experimental mouse study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease shows that a two-week course of CBD may reduce plaque and improve cognition. Researchers tested aRead
Nocturnal High Systolic Blood Pressure May Pose Dementia Risk in Older Men
Nocturnal high systolic blood pressure that is higher than daytime BP may be a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease in older men. More research is needed, but these study results suggest that taking blood pressure medication at night may be advisable, according to researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden and publishedRead
It May be Possible to Monitor Alzheimer’s Progression by Measuring Glutathione with MRI
In a human study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, antioxidant, glutathione (GSH), which protects the brain from stress, has been found to be significantly depleted in Alzheimer’s patients compared to normal subjects. As GSH is a very important antioxidant that protects the brain from free radicals, the findingsRead
Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Chronic Disease: Treatment With Natural Supplements
It is well known among researchers that mitochondrial genetic or primary mitochondrial disorders contribute to mitochondrial dysfunction as well as secondary or acquired degenerative disorders. This review will concentrate on nongenetic or acquired mechanisms that could explain mitochondrial dysfunction and their replacement treatment with natural supplements and combinations of natural supplements, including vitamins, minerals, enzyme cofactors, antioxidants, metabolites, transporters, membrane-type phospholipids, and other natural supplements. Combinations of supplements can reduce significantly the fatigue and other symptoms associated with chronic disease and can naturally restore mitochondrial function, even in long-term patients with intractable fatigue. By Garth Nicholsen, PhD, published in Alternative Therapies Health Med. 2014, Vol. 20, Suppl. 1.