Wednesday, May 18, 2011

 Lithium may be used to delay Alzheimer's
(existing drugs)
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Alzheimer's disease is a major concern worldwide, especially for those reaching retirement age. Once someone hits 65 years of age, the risk for Alzheimer's disease increases.



Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, which affects more than 18 million people worldwide. Half of people over the age of 85 show symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. With the world's population  getting older, finding ways to treat and prevent it has become a major issue. Recent studies are showing that the use of lithium may be used to slow down or prevent the onset of Alzheimer's. Lithium is a drug that is commonly given to patients with mood swings and bipolar disorder. Research is showing that it may also be used in preventing the onset of Alzheimer's. 


Forty-one people participated in a study by researchers at Sao Paolo University in Brazil. Half of the group was given placebos, while the rest got 150g of lithium on a daily basis.



The researchers noticed that people taking lithium had their memory function and other cognitive functions decline less. They also measured the the level of tau protein within their cerebrospinal fluid. Tau protein characterizes the presence of Alzheimer's. They found that those taking 150g of lithium daily had less tau protein. 
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L-theanine may boost attention for anxious folks


Daily supplements of L-theanine, an amino acid found in tea, may help people with anxiety focus on their daily activities, suggests a new study from Japan. Read morenutraingredients-usa.com

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