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04/05/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Health benefits and conditions improved by supplementing with CoQ10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is a chemical that your body produces naturally. It plays an important role in DNA replication and repair, as well as energy production. In order to use CoQ10, your cells convert its inactive form, ubiquinone, into its active form, ubiquinol. However, as you age and are exposed to various pollutants (including medications such as statins), the […]
03/05/2021
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By Michael Alexander
Study: Lithium microdosing may benefit patients in later stages of Alzheimer’s disease
As it turns out, even microdoses of lithium can help stave off Alzheimer’s. A recent study found that concentrations of lithium hundreds of times lower than what doctors usually prescribe for psychiatric conditions such as bipolar disorder can benefit those in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease. According to Claudio Cuello of the Department of Pharmacology […]
02/09/2021
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By Virgilio Marin
Active ingredient in psychedelic tea puts the brain in a “dream-like state,” shows promise as treatment for psychiatric disorders
A potent compound in psychedelic tea can make you “dream while awake,” potentially opening new opportunities for treating psychiatric disorders. In a study published in Scientific Reports, an international team of researchers found that dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in ayahuasca tea can induce a rhythm of oscillating “delta” and “theta” waves in the brain, similar to the wave pattern during dreaming. People on […]
12/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study explains how a chemical from Japanese cornel may help treat Alzheimer’s disease
Cornus officinalis, also known as Japanese cornel, is a medicinal plant native to China, Japan and South Korea. Well-known in traditional medicine, the fruit of this small tree, in particular, is used for its analgesic, diuretic and anti-diabetic properties. According to studies, the active components of Japanese cornel can inhibit the activity of a-glucosidase, the […]
12/17/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Cornel iridoid glycoside found to improve brain function by clearing tau oligomers and reducing neurotoxicity
In this study, Chinese researchers investigated the mechanisms behind the effects of cornel iridoid glycoside (CIG) on tau oligomers and cognitive function. Their results were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Tau oligomers are said to be one of the main contributors to Alzheimer’s disease. They correlate strongly with the loss of neurons since they […]
11/11/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Researchers explore the brain-boosting potential of the Himalayan juniper
Growing in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, Northern Myanmar and China is a cold-hardy plant with plenty of traditional uses. Juniperus recurva, also known as Himalayan juniper, is a small ornamental tree that belongs to the cypress (Cupressaceae) family. Known for its aromatic wood and leaves, this plant is widely used to make incense and coffins. Himalayan juniper also bears dark purple, single-seed […]
10/28/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The nootropic properties of Juniperus recurva (Himalayan juniper)
Researchers at the Guru Nanak Dev University in India evaluated the memory-enhancing effect of an extract derived from Juniperus recurva (Himalayan juniper). They reported their findings in an article published in the International Journal of Green Pharmacy. Currently available treatments for memory impairment are far from satisfactory. Scientists are therefore searching for new potential therapies by screening agents from […]
10/16/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Study: Lithium treatments found to stabilize the memory of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
Researchers from Brazil are suggesting that lithium could potentially halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published in the journal Current Alzheimer Research, they wrote that the memory of Alzheimer’s patients stabilized after taking small doses of lithium. The team also reported that lithium was able to slow down the aging of brain cells. While research is still ongoing, they […]
10/14/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
The therapeutic effects of ginseng against Alzheimer’s disease
Panax ginseng, commonly known as Asian ginseng or Korean ginseng, is one of the most widely used and extensively studied species of ginseng. Sometimes referred to as the “true ginseng,” Asian ginseng has been a staple herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and is still used today to boost immunity, increase strength and blood volume, […]
08/03/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Regular tea consumption linked to healthy cognitive function: Study
Drinking tea regularly may help boost cognitive function among older adults, suggest researchers from the National University of Singapore, University of Essex, University of Cambridge and Wuyi University in China. The study published in the journal Aging found that the brain regions were better interconnected, which made the processing of information more efficient. “Our results offer the first evidence of positive contribution of tea […]
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