Key Points: If there were a region of the brain that could regulate the aging of the entire body, it would be the hypothalamus. Age-associated damage to the hypothalamus, such as damage caused by inflammation, could explain detrimental features of aging, such as reproductive decline, shifts in circadian rhythms, and growth hormone imbalances. Now, a… Continue reading Brain Aging Can be Prevented by Memory-Boosting D-serine Supplement, Chinese Study Suggests
Category: Brain & Neurons
Buck Institute Study Shows Anti-Aging Supplement Urolithin A Extends Lifespan and Counters Alzheimer’s
Key Points: UA is produced by our gut bacteria after we eat ellagitannin-containing plant foods like pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts. Large doses of UA have been shown to improve muscle health in older individuals and physical performance in overweight adults. Now, a new study suggests that UA could alleviate Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) and promote longevity. … Continue reading Buck Institute Study Shows Anti-Aging Supplement Urolithin A Extends Lifespan and Counters Alzheimer’s
New Study Reveals Antiviral Drug Protects Against Memory Decline
Key Points: DNA, the blueprint of life, is a mysterious molecular tapestry that is the foundation of our existence, dictating everything from our traits to how we age. This twisting ladder of genetic information holds the code that is key to unlocking the secrets of preserving health and vitality. Within this code, scientists have identified… Continue reading New Study Reveals Antiviral Drug Protects Against Memory Decline
Study Shows Low-Dose Nicotine Can Protect the Brain from Aging
Key Points: Researchers at the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology have found that taking low doses of nicotine over a long period of time slows down the aging process. Nicotine helped fix problems with how cells used energy and slowed down the deterioration and loss of memory that come with getting older. It did this… Continue reading Study Shows Low-Dose Nicotine Can Protect the Brain from Aging
Anti-Inflammatory Drug Protects Against Alzheimer’s, New Study Finds
Key Points: Alzheimer’s (AD) continues to plague the minds of people around the world, and still, scientists have yet to uncover the cure for this neurodegenerative disease. New evidence suggests that a class of enzymes called phosphodiesterase-4 (PDE4) inhibitors hold anti-inflammatory, neuro-protective, and memory-boosting properties that could potentially be beneficial to AD patients. Unfortunately, most… Continue reading Anti-Inflammatory Drug Protects Against Alzheimer’s, New Study Finds
Northwestern University Researchers Trigger Alzheimer’s with High-Fructose Diet
Key Points: Alzheimer’s disease still has no real cure, making prevention a priority. Now, scientists from Northwestern University provide evidence suggesting that we could slow down the deterioration of our brain, potentially preventing Alzheimer’s dementia through dietary intervention. Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions, Weiss and colleagues induce major features of… Continue reading Northwestern University Researchers Trigger Alzheimer’s with High-Fructose Diet
Study Shows Metabolic Activator Mix Reverses Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Key Takeaways: A class of metabolic activators improves critical cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients, at least in those who are severely affected, according to a Phase II clinical study. Led by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital, the study claims that the combination of L-serine, N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), nicotinamide riboside (NR), and L-carnitine tartrate made the hippocampus,… Continue reading Study Shows Metabolic Activator Mix Reverses Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients
Washington University Study: NMN Restores NAD⁺ in an Age-Modulating Brain Region
Key Points An important structure in the lower region of the brain called the hypothalamus regulates a myriad of physiological functions that are essential for our survival. These tasks include the control of body temperature, hunger, thirst, parenting behaviors, fatigue, and the sleep-wakefulness cycle (circadian rhythm). Due to its crucial roles in regulating physiological homeostasis,… Continue reading Washington University Study: NMN Restores NAD⁺ in an Age-Modulating Brain Region
NAD⁺- and Metabolism-Boosting Formula Aids Neurodegenerative Diseases: British Study
Key Points Neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, which facilitate the progressive deterioration of cognitive function, affect more than 50 million people globally. Research has linked mitochondrial dysfunction with neurodegenerative diseases but whether targeting functional aberrations of mitochondria can treat neurodegenerative diseases remains unclear. Published in Life Sciences, Mardinoglu and colleagues from King’s… Continue reading NAD⁺- and Metabolism-Boosting Formula Aids Neurodegenerative Diseases: British Study
National Institute on Aging Finds NAD⁺ Booster Lowers Neurodegenerative Markers
Key Points: Our brain uses more energy than any other organ in the body. As such, brain cells are especially vulnerable to age-related depletion of nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a central mediator of cellular energy production. It is, therefore, possible that NAD+ depletion contributes to neurodegeneration. Furthermore, replenishing NAD+ could potentially contribute to slowing or… Continue reading National Institute on Aging Finds NAD⁺ Booster Lowers Neurodegenerative Markers