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  1. Glycotoxins Glycotoxins December 28, 2011

    Advanced glycation end products (AGEs) in our diet are thought to accelerate the aging process.

  2. Alzheimer’s and apple juice Alzheimer’s and apple juice November 30, 2011

    Pilot study published on whether apple juice could affect the cognitive performance, day-to-day functioning, mood, or behavior of Alzheimer’s patients.

  3. Constructing a cognitive portfolio Constructing a cognitive portfolio November 29, 2011

    Different fruits and vegetables appear to support different cognitive domains of the brain, so both variety and quantity are important.

  4. Phytochemicals: The nutrition facts missing from the label Phytochemicals: The nutrition facts missing from the label November 25, 2011

    There are thousands of flavonoid phytonutrients in fruits, vegetables, and other whole plant foods missing from the nutrition labels that may play a role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.

  5. Amyloid and apple juice Amyloid and apple juice November 24, 2011

    Ginger and apple juice appear to protect human nerve cells from the neurotoxic Alzheimer’s plaque protein amyloid Beta in a petri dish.

  1. Saffron versus Aricept Saffron versus Aricept September 7, 2011

    The spice saffron was compared to donepezil (Aricept), a leading drug treatment for slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease cognitive impairment.

  2. Saffron for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Saffron for the treatment of Alzheimer’s September 6, 2011

    In a double-blind study, the spice saffron beat out placebo in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease dementia symptoms.

  3. Mitochondrial Theory of Aging Mitochondrial Theory of Aging May 31, 2011

    The role of the detoxifying enzyme superoxide dismutase in staving off aging, cancer, and dementia and what we can do to boost its activity.

  4. Reversing Cognitive Decline Reversing Cognitive Decline April 12, 2011

    Exercise shown to reverse mild cognitive impairment.

  5. Dietary Theory of Alzheimer’s Dietary Theory of Alzheimer’s April 11, 2011

    A provocative theory published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition attempts to explain the dramatic rise in Alzheimer’s disease

  1. Is Homeopathy Just Placebo? Is Homeopathy Just Placebo? March 23, 2011

    A review of the best science on the usefulness of homeopathy to treat a variety of conditions.

  2. Is blue-green algae good for you? Is blue-green algae good for you? February 25, 2011

    The potential neurotoxicity of blue-green algae supplements remains a concern.

  3. Dairy Hormonal Interference Dairy Hormonal Interference February 14, 2011

    Concern that the consumption of cow’s milk can upset our body’s hormonal balance.

  4. Hormones in Skim vs. Whole Milk Hormones in Skim vs. Whole Milk February 13, 2011

    Genetic manipulation has resulted in cows lactating into the third trimester of pregnancy, leading to milk with abnormally high hormone levels.

  5. Nutrient Blocking Effects of Dairy Nutrient Blocking Effects of Dairy February 12, 2011

    Dairy appears to block the beneficial effects of tea, but what about other phytonutrients?