Ancient Herb Improves Alzheimer's Symptoms
Herb improves memory function in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease
Dec. 1, 2005 - An herb traditionally used in the ancient Hindu system of healing known as Ayurveda improved memory in a mouse model for Alzheimer's disease, say Oregon Health and Science University researchers. Their work adds to the evidence that antioxidants - also found in apples and other foods - seem to hinder memory loss.
There were similar studies with rats in 2004 that found the antioxidants in quercetin protected the rat brain cells from oxidative stress. More recently, one of the largest studies of its kind has finding a link between fruit - in particular apples - and vegetable consumption and memory loss in the elderly. Full Story
Related: religion, wicca, pagan, alternative medicine
Dec. 1, 2005 - An herb traditionally used in the ancient Hindu system of healing known as Ayurveda improved memory in a mouse model for Alzheimer's disease, say Oregon Health and Science University researchers. Their work adds to the evidence that antioxidants - also found in apples and other foods - seem to hinder memory loss.
There were similar studies with rats in 2004 that found the antioxidants in quercetin protected the rat brain cells from oxidative stress. More recently, one of the largest studies of its kind has finding a link between fruit - in particular apples - and vegetable consumption and memory loss in the elderly. Full Story
Related: religion, wicca, pagan, alternative medicine
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