Alzheimer’s reversed with green tea and exercising

The study by University of Missouri students has revealed epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) as te effective compound in treating Alzheimer’s disease.

The symptoms of the disease include increased memory loss and confusion, agitation and a lack of concern for your environment and surroundings.

“In Alzheimer’s patients, amyloid-beta peptide (A-beta) can accumulate and clump together causing amyloid plaques in the brain,” said Todd Schachtman, professor of psychological sciences in the College of Arts and Science at University of Missouri. The researchers looked at ways of preventing or postponing the onset of the disease which we hope can eventually lead to an improvement of health status and quality of life for the elderly.

The researchers decided to investigate the effects of voluntary exercise and EGCG on memory function and A-beta levels in mice known to show plaque deposits and behaviour deficits. They administered EGCG in the drinking water of the mice and gave them access to running or exercise wheels.

Finally the researchers found remarkable improvements in the cognitive function and retention in the Alzheimer’s affected mice that were given EGCG and were allowed to exercise.The findings appeared in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

By Lizitha