Dr. Keith Wollen at Washington State University, in Port Angeles, has written a review of treatment options.
Let’s focus on CAM. Continue reading Review: CAM for treating Alzheimer’s disease
Category Archives: Huperzine A
Huperzine A treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s disease are classified as cholinesterase inhibitors.
Researchers in California and Washington DC studied huperzine A, a natural cholinesterase inhibitor derived from the Chinese herb Huperzia serrata. Continue reading Huperzine A treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
Weak studies on huperzine A for Alzheimer’s disease
I’m surprised by the position of the Alzheimer’s Association regarding huperzine A (shuangyiping). “Evidence from small studies shows that the effectiveness of huperzine A may be comparable to that of the approved drugs.”
Really? Continue reading Weak studies on huperzine A for Alzheimer’s disease
CAM options to treat Alzheimer’s disease
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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