Beta-amyloid Articles

Beta-amyloid Articles:

Mangosteen Protects Nerves from Stress

Beta-amyloid is naturally produced and then taken down as part of normal nerve function. When it elevates too much it causes nerve-related toxicity resulting in tangled brain plaques and cognitive decline. A new cell study shows that Mangosteen can protect cells exposed to beta-amyloid from getting damaged.

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Green Tea Protects Against Amyloid Beta Accumulation

Amyloid beta protein fragments accumulate in your brain as cognitive function is lost. A new study shows that green tea polyphenols, once absorbed, break down into potent neuroprotectors that inhibit the formation of amyloid beta as well as protecting against cell mutation (cancer). “There are obviously many factors which together have an influence on diseases such as cancer and dementia—a good diet, plenty of exercise and a healthy lifestyle are all important,” explains lead author Dr Ed Okello. “Green tea has been used in Traditional Chinese medicine for centuries and what we have here provides the scientific evidence why it may be effective against some of the key diseases we face today.”

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