Could a chicory compound reduce Alzheimer's-related memory loss?
Written by Honor Whiteman
Published: Wednesday 11 January 2017
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Memory loss is a key characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, which is a condition that affects more than 5.4 million people in the United States. In a new study, researchers report that a compound called chicoric acid, naturally present in chicory, may be effective in reducing Alzheimer's-related memory loss.
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Researchers suggest that a compound found in chicory has the potential to reduce memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.
The study, recently published in The FASEB Journal, reveals that mice treated with chicoric acid displayed better memory in behavioral tests than rodents that did not receive the compound.
While further research is needed, study co-author Xuebo Liu, Ph.D., of the College of Food Science and Engineering at Northwest A&F University in China, and colleagues say that it is possible for chicoric acid to help maintain memory in patients with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative conditions.
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/315183.php
