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CAM options to treat Alzheimer’s disease

JR

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

7/8/06 15:50 JR

Hi, I’m JR

John Russo, Jr., PharmD, is president of The MedCom Resource, Inc. Previously, he was senior vice president of medical communications at www.Vicus.com, a complementary and alternative medicine website.

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