Several herbal remedies and other dietary supplements are promoted as effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. The Alzheimer’s Association summarizes the supporting data for the following treatments.

• Coenzyme Q10
• Ginkgo biloba
• Huperzine A
• Phosphatidylserine
• Coral calcium

A review of ginkgo biloba is also available here.

Illustration: Neurofibrillary tangles and fiberlike processes of neurons (black) surround an amyloid plaque. Source: Chemical and Engineering News

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