Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients

Alzheimer’s risk linked to compound found in popular joint health supplements

University of Florida researchers found glucosamine users with mild cognitive impairment were 25% more likely to progress to dementia in a new study.

Alzheimer’s risk linked to compound found in popular joint health supplements - NEW YORK TIMES POST

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Many older adults turn to glucosamine to manage aging joints, but for individuals with mild cognitive impairment, the supplement could be linked to faster progression to Alzheimer’s disease. To investigate how glucosamine affects dementia risk and mortality, University of Florida researchers analyzed medical records of patients with [...]

Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients

Glucosamine, a widely used over-the-counter supplement for joint pain, may worsen outcomes in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, according to new research by neuroscientists from the University of Florida. The post Popular Joint Supplement Tied to Faster Decline in Alzheimer’s Patients appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.