APOE, diet and nutraceuticals to take care of the mind
A study in Nutrition reviews in 2024 reviewed trials and observational studies in adults aged 50-93 years to understand how diet relates to cognitive function when there is a particular genetic variant, the APOE ε4 allele, associated with increased risk of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The review concludes that, with the exception of the pattern of […]
Melatonin to improve sleep quality in Parkinson’s disease
A study in Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology published in 2025 looked at several clinical trials of melatonin in people with Parkinson’s disease and sleep disorders. The researchers pooled data from five placebo-controlled studies and observed that melatonin […]
Micronutrients and omega-3 to take care of your brain
A study in Frontiers in molecular biosciences published in 2025 reviews dozens of human and animal studies and concludes that the status of micronutrients, such as vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids, is directly related to brain function and cognitive health throughout the lifespan. The authors […]
