One common ingredient linked to better memory and protection from Alzheimer's
Share this @internewscast.com

A research study has identified a common ingredient that can be added to your diet to help improve memory and combat Alzheimer’s disease, the leading cause of dementia.

Published in the peer-reviewed, open-access Antioxidants journal, the paper cites a compound found in the aromatic herb, which is readily available in most kitchens, that boosted the memory of mice and showed other signs of counteracting cognitive decline.

Rosemary has long been linked to better memory, with references from ancient Greece and Rome that students would consume the shrub to improve concentration.

William Shakespeare even gave a nod to its brain-fuelling abilities in Hamlet, with Ophelia stating, “There’s rosemary, that’s for remembrance; pray you, love, remember.”

In the study, scientists from San Diego’s Scripps Research Institute synthesised a stable form of the compound diAcCA, found in rosemary. which is converted to carnosic acid in the gut before entering the bloodstream.

When used to treat mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease, diAcCA led to improved memory and synaptic density, the number of connections between neurons within a specific area of brain tissue.

The latter sign fights cognitive loss, as Alzheimer’s is closely associated with a decline in neuronal synapses, meaning offsetting this could slow the disease.

“By combating inflammation and oxidative stress with this diAcCA compound, we actually increased the number of synapses in the brain,” explained senior author, Stuart Lipton, MD, PhD.

“We also took down other misfolded or aggregated proteins such as phosphorylated-tau and amyloid-β, which are thought to trigger Alzheimer’s disease and serve as biomarkers of the disease process.”

Sample tissue used in the tests showed diAcCA also reduced brain inflammation, with the drug being activated by the same inflammation it then combats, meaning it is only active in damaged brain tissue.

Dr Lipton continued: “We did multiple different tests of memory, and they were all improved with the drug. And it didn’t just slow down the decline; it improved virtually back to normal.”

Rosemary has previously been found to stimulate blood circulation, including to the brain, which in turn delivers more oxygen and nutrients and is why it has been associated with upping concentration levels.

It contains other compounds, such as 1,8-cineole, “which helps prevent the breakdown of acetylcholine, a brain chemical essential for learning and memory,” Dipa Kamdar, a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice at Kingston University, contends.

This may also support cognitive performance through our later years.

Dr Lipton’s study adds that no signs of toxicity have been found in the mice used for testing, raising potential hopes for a human trial to be on the horizon.

The professor also believes diAcCA could work alongside currently available Alzheimer’s treatments by “limiting their side effects” such as brain swelling or bleeding.

If successful, rosemary could also be used as a treatment for other inflammatory conditions, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease and others.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

After Spending £1,700 on Ozempic, I Gained Weight – Here’s What You Need to Know

A woman has shared her experience of spending over £1,700 on a…

Uncover the Alarming New Symptom of the Latest COVID Variant: What You Need to Know

The National Health Service (NHS) is urging residents in the UK to…

Breaking Free After 20 Years: The Bold Tinnitus Treatment Doctors Won’t Tell You About

Ayahuasca, a potent hallucinogenic brew, has become a popular remedy among wellness…

Former ‘Biggest Loser’ Contestants Share Secrets to Long-Term Weight Loss Success Without Ozempic

Half a decade after the curtain fell on The Biggest Loser’s final…

Discover the 15-Minute Pharmacist-Approved Method to Relieve Heartburn Permanently

Dealing with heartburn can be challenging, but a simple routine might just…

Skipping This Daily Ritual Could Skyrocket Your Stroke Risk – It’s Not Exercise!

Adopting a healthier lifestyle by incorporating regular exercise, quitting smoking, and maintaining…

Insights from Boris Johnson: Lessons on Living with Cancer and the Learning Curve Ahead

Ed Miliband, caught mid-bite on a bacon sandwich, looked like someone waking…

Revolutionary Robotic Surgery: Hospital Achieves Record 12 Prostate Operations in One Day Amid Rising NHS Wait Times

In a remarkable stride towards alleviating the protracted NHS waiting lists, a…

Understanding Charcot-Marie-Tooth: The Rare Disease Behind the Tragic Loss of 9-1-1 Nashville’s Isabelle Tate

The young actress from 9-1-1 Nashville, who passed away at the age…

Why Cholera Still Persists: Insights from Hakainde Hichilema and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

The United Kingdom last experienced a cholera outbreak in 1866, while the…

Evolution of the Ideal Female Body: A Century of Changing Beauty Standards

In a world where beauty ideals are constantly evolving, many women find…

Can Heartbreak Lead to a Brain Aneurysm? Experts Discuss Following Kim Kardashian’s Diagnosis

Kim Kardashian recently amazed her followers by disclosing a surprising health scare—a…