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Caffeine is a psychoactive substance that binds to A2A adenosine receptors in the brain. rzoze19 – stock.adobe.com
French researchers have deciphered its underlying mechanism of action. Phase III clinical trials are ongoing.
Could coffee be a natural remedy for Alzheimer’s disease? Although the idea may seem absurd, scientists have actually long suspected caffeine’s protective effects once morest cognitive decline. Several observational studies have clearly demonstrated an association between moderate coffee drinking (3 to 5 cups per day) and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease as we age. But until now, this causal relationship has not been proven. Researchers from Inserm and the University Hospital of Lille provide new elements supporting this hypothesis. exist Research published in journal brain Scientists highlighted the mechanism by which caffeine blocks the activity of receptors involved in the development of memory impairment. These results have enabled the establishment of Phase III clinical trials, the final step before possible marketing authorization…
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