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Abby's Magazine - May / June 2014 | Page 25 Phytochemicals, including flavonoids, other polyphenols and organosulfur compounds, have neuroprotective effects. • Ginkgo biloba has been shown to improve cognition in people with certain forms of dementia. In a double- blind randomized placebo-controlled multicenter study, 202 patients with severe dementia, some with Alzheimer's disease received 120 mg of standardized ginkgo extract daily for 52 weeks. Patients taking ginkgo showed improved performance and social functioning compared with those on placebo. • Curcumin, a component of the spice, turmeric, is a potent polyphenolic anti-oxidant with anti-inflammatory effects. Studies on an Alzheimer's disease mouse model, show dietary curcumin reduced oxidative damage and decreased beta-amyloid in the brain by 43%-50%. • Resveratrol, a natural polyphenol found in grapes (mostly in the skin) may play a role in lowering Alzheimer's risk. Studies in cell cultures show resveratrol neuroprotective effects on cells may be attributable to its antioxidant effect and its ability to prevent neuronal death. • Green tea (Camellia sinensis) contains catechins, which have active oxygen-scavenging effects. Results of studies in cells cultures show tea catechins protect brain cells of newborn mice from death by oxygen radicals; furthermore, injecting a particular catechin into mice improved memory impaired by a previous injection of a free radical producing compound, suggesting tea may be useful for protecting humans from senile disorders such as dementia. • Aged garlic extract in human studies may help prevent stroke and the dementia that can follow. Results of experimental studies show that garlic has neuroprotective effects, prevents beta-amyloid neurotoxicity, protects neurons from cell death and improves learning and memory in senility-prone mice. • Omega 3 fatty acids and weekly fish consumption also reduce the incidence of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers compared fish- eating patterns of 815 men and women, ages 65 to 94, who were unaffected by Alzheimer's and checked for the condition about 4 years later. People who ate at least one serving of fish a week had a 60% lower risk of Alzheimer's compared with those who rarely or never ate fish. Phytochemical Neuroprotectors • Moducare ® plant sterols/ sterolins, Quercetin, Nettle and Feverfew • Synergistic Nutritional Formula for Seasonal Allergies * • Targeted Immune Support for Sinus and Respiratory Health * • Suitable for Vegetarians Manufactured by: Wakunaga of America Co., Ltd. 23501 Madero, Mission Viejo, CA 92691-2744 • USA 949.855.2776 • 800.421.2998 • Fax 949.458.2764 www.kyolic.com