Supplements currently being studied that researchers hope will one day prove useful in Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment include the following:
- Alpha-lipoic acid: An antioxidant that may help reduce inflammation associated with Alzheimer's
- Fish oil: A supplement that may help lower cholesterol and reduce the inflammation and oxidative stress associated with AD
- Folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12: Folic acid and vitamin B supplements that may help reduce the rate of cognitive decline in AD by lowering homocysteine levels
- Coenzyme Q10: A supplement with antioxidant properties that may help reduce oxidative damage evident in AD
- Ginkgo biloba: A plant extract that may boost memory, leading researchers to investigate its potential value to people with AD
- Huperzine A: A Chinese herb with characteristics similar to cholinesterase inhibitors that may prove beneficial to people with AD
- Selenium and vitamin E: Nutrients that may combat oxidative stress, leading researchers to investigate their potential to help protect brain cells
- Curcumin: A component of the turmeric spice with both anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties that may prove helpful in slowing AD progression
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