The Health Benefits of Silicon
Silicon is a mineral present in our diet. While early evidence suggests it may benefit bone, heart and brain health, the data are still mostly inconclusive.
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March 7, 2025
Oxaloacetate: A Compound with Benefits Similar to a Ketogenic Diet and Calorie Restriction
Oxaloacetate is a compound involved in the body's production of energy from the food we consume. While the research is quite early, it appears to suggest that oxaloacetate may mimic the benefits of a ketogenic diet and calorie restriction, possibly improving both diabetes and dementia treatment.
January 11, 2025
Citicoline and Brain Health
Citicoline is a supplement that has a number of different effects that appear to support brain health, including in the prevention or treatment of dementia and Parkinson's disease.
October 20, 2024
The Gastrointestinal Microbiome and Dementia
The gastrointestinal microbiome appears to play a significant role in cognitive decline and dementia incidence. As such, treating the microbiome may provide benefits for treatment and prevention.
March 8, 2024
Research on Black Seed, Mental Health and Dementia Prevention
Black seed is a common Middle Eastern spice with a long history of medicinal use. Recent research suggests potential use for mental health conditions.
December 1, 2023
Air Pollution As a Cause of Dementia
Recent research has started to suggest that air pollution may be a significant risk factor in the development of dementia.
July 15, 2023
Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Mental Health
Acetyl-L-carnitine is a compound that improves energy production in the brain and body, with possible benefits for treating depression and dementia.
October 28, 2022
The Ketogenic Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease
Some of the latest research suggests that a ketogenic diet may be a viable option for preventing or treating Alzheimer's disease.
March 3, 2022
Brain Entrainment as a Treatment for Dementia
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness. And to worsen matters, standard treatments do not slow its progression. Brain entrainment techniques look to hold promise as a new approach for treating dementia.
February 5, 2022
Ginger
Ginger is often associated with sweets and candy, yet the herb appears to have potential for helping with nausea, arthritis, migraines, allergies and preventing dementia.
September 23, 2021
Lithium and Alzheimer’s Prevention
Most people think of Lithium as a treatment for severe mental health conditions. However, some of the latest research suggests promise for a number of other conditions, including Alzheimer's disease.
February 10, 2021
Alzheimer’s Might be an Infectious Disease
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness. The latest research is starting to shed light on potential causes, including that Alzheimer's may be caused by different infections in the brain.
October 21, 2020