You Want To FIGHT Against Alzheimer’s disease? Try Cinnamon!
The May 2013 “The Journal of Alzheimers Disease” reported in a recent issue that cinnamon may play an important role in preventing Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Two compounds found in cinnamon, cinnanaldehyde and epicatechin, have been found to prevent the development of, and possibly even promote the dissociation of, neurofibrillary tangles (Tau) in the brain. Tangles of the filamentous tau fibers are considered the hallmark finding of AD.
It is believed that both cinnamaldehyde and epicatechin protect tau fibers from oxidative damage and resultant abnormalities of structure and function.
Dr. Lane’s thoughts: Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S, affecting 1 out of 8 seniors. Annual costs of AD exceed $200 Billion. In my case, it’s really personal. my mother died of Alzheimer’s disease in January 2009 (30 days after I graduated from the University of Bridgeport College of Chirorpactic). This looks promising, but it’s very early. As always, more research is needed.
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