Alzheimer’s Disease
Blood Levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids Linked to Better Cognitive Health
A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition showed higher levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids in the blood are associated with better cognitive performance over time in middle-aged adults at a high risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers measured omega-3 fatty acid levels in red blood cells—a more stable and long-term indicator of ...
Mosh Debuts New Formulation Featuring Kyowa’s Cognizin
Mosh (Los Angeles, CA), co-founded by Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger, launched a retail-ready rebrand and new formulation for its brain health protein bars. Mosh is now the first and only protein bar containing Cognizin, a premium nootropic ingredient that supplies the brain with a patented form of citicoline, from Kyowa Hakko USA (New York, ...
MCI911 Selects Curcumin as Cognition Supplement of the Year
Curcumin, the best-known component of turmeric, has been selected as the “Cognition Supplement of the Year: 2021,” announced Leslie Norins, MD, PhD, FIDSA, founder and CEO of the informational website MCI911.com. MCI911 is a new information service and clearinghouse formed to disseminate news, advice and research findings that might aid patients in fending off, halting or even ...
New Study Suggests Eye Exams May Predict Alzheimer’s
A new study of more than 200 people at the Duke Eye suggests the loss of blood vessels in the retina could signal Alzheimer’s disease. In people with healthy brains, microscopic blood vessels form a dense web at the back of the eye inside the retina, as seen in 133 participants in a control group. ...
FDA Takes Action Against Products Claiming to Treat Disease, Seeks to Strengthen Oversight
On Feb. 11, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted 12 warning letters and 5 online advisory letters to foreign and domestic companies that are illegally selling more than 58 products, many that are sold as dietary supplements, which are unapproved new drugs and/or misbranded drugs that claim to prevent, treat or cure Alzheimer’s disease and a ...
Dosing and Delivery in the Cognitive Health Category
With a broad range of ages using them, cognitive health supplements are made versatile to stay relevant with consumers. “I think we’ll continue to see delivery methods increasingly match customer needs,” said Cheryl Myers, chief of scientific affairs and education at Wisconsin-based EuroPharma, Inc. “For example, there are many older individuals (and some not-so-old individuals) ...
Promising Results in Alzheimer’s Resveratrol Study
According to a report by Alice Park in TIME Magazine, that glass of red wine at dinner may help slow down the decline in Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. R. Scott Turner, professor of neurology and director of the memory disorders program at Georgetown University Medical Team, created a purified form of resveratrol. Resveratrol is “a polyphenol ...
Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation’ Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet
Alzheimer’s Research & Prevention Foundation’ Alzheimer’s Prevention Diet: 20 percent “good” fats. Items in this group include extra virgin olive oil, avocado, and flax seed oil 40 percent lean proteins. Look to include fish, chicken, turkey, and soy on a daily basis. 40 percent complex carbohydrates. Discover the rewards of a rainbow of fresh vegetables, ...
Thanks For The Memories
Enhanced brain health starts with nutritional support.Maintaining a mental edge as we age while having the cognitive capabilities to hang on to precious memories is something we all envision for ourselves in our golden years. Cognition is defined as conscious mental activities: the activities of thinking, understanding, learning and remembering.1 And like the rest of ...
New Brown University Study Promotes Fish Oil for Aging
A new study conducted by scientists at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Providence, RI) suggests that taking fish oil supplements may help preserve brain volume and cognitive function. The study was based on data from 229 cognitively normal men and women, 397 patients with mild cognitive impairment and 193 patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s ...
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