Published on Jun 5, 2016 A vitamin combo has halted brain cell loss in extensive studies on mice. The combination is based on a blend of 30 vitamins and minerals widely available in health food stores – including common ingredients such as vitamins B, C and D, folic acid, green tea extract, and cod liver oil. Researchers believe that it may slow the progress of catastrophic neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. According to Dr. Jennifer Lemon, an Asst. Prof. @ Northern Ontario Medical School and a Research Associate at McMaster Univ: “The findings are dramatic. Our hope is this supplement could offset some very serious illnesses and ultimately improve quality of life.” Dr. Lemon was the lead author in the study first published in the May edition of the journal Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis. The title of the article is very strong for a professional medical journal: “A multi-ingredient dietary supplement abolishes large-scale brain cell loss, implores sensory function, and prevents neuronal atrophy in aging mice.” According to Dr. Lemon: 'The research suggests there is tremendous potential with this supplement to help people who are suffering from some catastrophic neurological diseases. 'We know this because mice experience the same basic cell mechanisms that contribute to neuro-degeneration that humans do. All species, in fact. There is a commonality among us all.' Mice were first tested on the supplement combo. After 22 months – the equivalent of 70 to 80 years of age in humans, the untreated mice had experienced a 50% decline in movement and become hunchbacked, arthritic and thin. The treated mice were acting like they were still teenagers, rather than frail and elderly. When the scientists analyzed their mitochondria in their brains, they found fewer “free radicals”, which are believed to cause aging. The combination was then tried on mice who had lost mere then half their brain cells – the human equivalent of severe Alzheimer’s disease. But after several months of treatment, their improvement was remarkable. It completely reversed the severe brain cell loss and eliminated the Alzheimer’s-like symptoms. The supplement also boosted their vision, balance and sense of smell – the loss of which are frequently associated with Alzheimer’s. Human trials are coming – first to those suffering from neuro-degenerative diseases.
@Martin Alonzo It would be beneficial to see the complete list of 30 supplements used in the study, if it is available. Some of the ingredients might just not be generally available, or easily found. Frank
There is 16 vitamin, 12 amino acids, 3 fatty acids, and 60 minerals that the body needs on a regular bases. So if you find a product that has all these you have everything covered. My personal choice is Youngevity it is expensive but it has everything.