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Red Wine Compound May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk

By , About.com Guide   July 20, 2010

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Resveratrol (an antioxidant found in the skin of grapes) shows promise in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study on human cells. The study's findings suggest that resveratrol may help offset the toxic effects of a protein linked to Alzheimer's.

Known as the Aβ1-42 peptide, the Alzheimer's-associated protein is thought to build up and form plaques that harm brain health. In their research, scientists found that "resveratrol picks out the clumps of peptides that are bad and leaves alone the ones that are benign," notes lead author Peter M. Tessier. However, it's not yet clear whether resveratrol is able to cross the blood-brain barrier.

Other preliminary research indicates that ginkgo biloba and curcumin may also help protect against Alzheimer's disease. For more help in preventing Alzheimer's, follow a healthy diet, exercise regularly, and keep mentally and socially active as you age.

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July 24, 2010 at 12:54 am
(1) Earle @ Oregano Essential Oil Blog :

Oregano essential oil is another candidate for the treatment of Alzheimer disease. It doesn’t have the nasty side effect of alcohol. Furthermore being a broad spectrum natural medicine it would be effective in simultaneously treating any other condition the patient may have.

February 20, 2011 at 1:52 am
(2) Alternative medicine :

Thanks for sharing information about Red Wine Compound May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk its good but i thing you should add some more information in it

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