Combining vitamin E and a drug used to treat mild to moderate dementia may slow the progression of Alzheimerβs disease, a new study reports. Researchers at Ohio State University found that after just a year of treatment with vitamin E and the drug donepezil (Aricept),...
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Brain Food? Fish, flax can reduce Alzheimerβs risk
Eating foods that contain omega-3 fatty acids (found in foods including fish, flaxseed and nuts) and weekly consumption of fish may reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer disease (AD) later in life. According to the article published in the Archives of Neurology,...
CoQ10 may help the troubled brain
Coenzyme Q10 is a nutrient found in all living things, including humans. Produced by the body, CoQ10 works with enzymes to produce metabolic reactions, and is essential for energy production. CoQ10 is also a potent antioxidant β so potent that it is widely used in...
Low B-12 in seniors common and risky
It is estimated that up to 15% of those over age 60 have varying degrees of B-12 deficiency. The longer their deficiency goes undetected, the longer their brains and nervous systems will undergo progressive deterioration, culminating in a greater risk for the...
Ginkgo boosts brain function and more
Ginkgo contains two potent compounds β terpene lactones and flavone glycosides β which make blood platelets less sticky and combat free radical damage. Ginkgo is commonly used as an antioxidant to help improve circulation and brain function. At the Department of...
Fish Oil: Food for the healthy brain
Despite all the research to back it up, itβs still hard to convince people that some fats are good for us. But the research on the benefits of fish oil may help change some mindsβliterally! Among their many health benefits, these fats may be one of the best natural...