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New Brain Sugar Insights Offer Hope for Alzheimer’s Prevention

New research suggests that breaking down excess glycogen in neurons can protect against dementia by reducing oxidative stress, with dietary restriction and drugs that activate glycogen phosphorylase showing potential as therapies for conditions like Alzheimer's.

via Neuroscience News|

#brain-sugar-metabolism #dementia #glycogen

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New Sugar-Based Discovery Offers Hope for Alzheimer's Protection

Scientists at the Buck Institute discovered that regulating glycogen breakdown in neurons can protect against Alzheimer's by reducing toxic protein buildup and oxidative stress, with potential for new treatments inspired by dietary restriction and existing drugs.

via ScienceDaily|

#alzheimers #brain-sugar-metabolism #glycogen-breakdown