Copper.Nutraceutical nu·tra·ceu·ti·cal n. A food or naturally occurring food supplement thought to have a beneficial effect on human health. nutraceutical : Copper Indication: Alzheimer's disease Alzheimer's disease (ăls`hī'mərz, ôls–), degenerative disease of nerve cells in the cerebral cortex that leads to atrophy of the brain and senile dementia. Source: J Alzheimers Dis, September 2005;8(1):23-7. Research: In this study, investigators looked into the ability of copper to stabilize cognitive decline in patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Plasma copper levels were measured in over 30 patients suffering from mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. In addition, researchers also measured subjects' cognitive abilities using the Alzheimer's disease Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale (ADAS-cog). Results: While all of the subjects in the study were found to have copper levels between 65 and 165 Ig/dL, over 87% of them exhibited a negative correlation Noun 1. negative correlation - a correlation in which large values of one variable are associated with small values of the other; the correlation coefficient is between 0 and -1 indirect correlation between plasma copper levels and cognitive decline. Those with medium plasma copper levels made fewer mistakes in the memory test compared those with low plasma copper levels. Researchers claim this finding supports the hypothesis of a mild copper deficiency Copper deficiency can cause a syndrome of anemia or pancytopenia and a neurodegeneration in humans or other mammals. The neurodegenerative syndrome of copper deficiency has been recognized for some time in ruminant animals, in which it is commonly known as “swayback. in most Alzheimer patients. As such, they believe supplementation with copper might be necessary to stave off stave n. 1. A narrow strip of wood forming part of the sides of a barrel, tub, or similar structure. 2. A rung of a ladder or chair. 3. A staff or cudgel. 4. Music See staff1. cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients. |
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