Articles tagged with: nerve
Oleocanthal may help prevent, treat Alzheimer’s
Oleocanthal, a natural compound found in extra virgin olive oil, alters the structure of the neurotoxic protein thought to contribute to the debilitating effects of Alzheimer’s disease. This structural change hinders the ability of the protein in brain damage nerve cells. “The results can help identify effective preventive measures and lead to improved therapeutics in […]
Early signs of Glaucoma found in the Brain
Researchers at the Vanderbilt Eye Institute are now one step closer to deciphering the leading cause of blindness in the United States – glaucoma. In a recent study, David Calkins, Ph.D., research director of the VEI, found the first sign of glaucoma damage actually occurs in the brain. Glaucoma is usually considered a disease of […]
