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Can homotaurine prevent memory loss and/or combat Alzheimer's Disease?
Homotaurine, a compound found in seaweed, has been developed for many years by various pharmaceutical companies to prevent memory loss. As far as I know, it has not yet been approved as a drug, but rather exists now as a "supplement." Does anyone know of any studies indicating it is more effective than a placebo? Does anyone have experience with this "supplement" personally or in a research capacity? I'd love to hear your thoughts on this controversial subject.
70 yr old, Female
asked Feb 16, 2010 at 08:45AM in Neurology/Brain Disorders
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1Votesanswered Feb 16, 2010 at 10:30AMuntil this day no substance can reverse the disease, Homotaurine not prevent or combat Alzheimer's Disease; for more info in alzheimer or another suplements http://www.alz.org/alzheimers_disease_alternative_treatments.asp
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1VotesI've found no evidence, either, of homotaurine being effective against developing AD. In fact, there is evidence that it is no more effective than placebo.
Here's one article written for the layperson by a pharmacology specialist:
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/health/2010/0216/1224264543985.html
In general, it seems the amyloid plaque theory of Alzheimer's Disease is losing favor. (Seems I recall that the Nun Study showed that older nuns in the sample with good brain function also displayed signs of this plaque post-mortem.)
It's important to keep in mind that dementia has many causes, including hypertension.
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