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Simple Amino Acid Supplement Shows Promise in Reversing Alzheimer’s Signs in Mice

Originally Published 1 month ago — by Futurism

Scientists in Japan found that the existing drug arginine, used for high blood pressure, can reduce amyloid-beta plaques and improve cognitive function in mice with Alzheimer's-like symptoms, suggesting potential for repurposing as a treatment, though human trials are needed.

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Anti-Amyloid Therapy Fails to Improve Short-Term Brain Waste Clearance in Alzheimer’s

Originally Published 2 months ago — by ScienceDaily

Research from Osaka Metropolitan University shows that while the Alzheimer's drug lecanemab reduces amyloid plaques, it does not improve the brain's waste clearance system in the short term, highlighting the disease's complexity and the need for multi-targeted therapies.

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