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Crocin and Cognitive Health
by Song Gao PhD
Crocin is the most important constituent of saffron (Crocus sativus L).
Clinical studies confirmed the potency and multi-target effects of crocin....
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Differentiate saffron, crocin and their supplements for health benefits
by Song Gao PhD
Saffron, the dried red stigmas of Crocus sativus L, has been the most expensive spice and used as a medical herb for over 2500 years. Saffron is tr...
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Why is it such a challenge to treat or prevent Alzheimer’s vs. cancer?
by Song Gao PhD
Although cancer and Alzheimer’s disease are among the most feared diseases in adults, we are developing solutions for cancer but not Alzheimer’s. C...
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A Natural Composition with Multi-Target Neuroprotective Effects for Alzheimer’s
by Song Gao PhD
Scientists now believe that for most people, Alzheimer’s disease is caused by a combination of factors that affect the brain over time. Many health...
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Human Study Indicates Crocin Benefits Multiple Sclerosis Patients
by Song Gao PhD
Reading time: 1 minutesLevel of expertise: Low
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that potentially disables the central nervous syste...
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Crocin Improves Sleep Quality and Removes Amyloid, Quality Sleep Washes Out Alzheimer’s Toxins and Amyloid.
by Song Gao PhD
Reading time: 10 minutesLevel of expertise: Moderate
In the November 1, 2019 issue of Science, two studies were published: "Deep sleep drives brain...
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Crocin, the Main Active Constituent Found in Saffron, May be Just the One for Neurogenesis and Alzheimer’s Disease
by Song Gao PhD
For a long time, loss of brain cells, or neurons, is considered irreversible in adult human brain. Conventional wisdom suggested that we only use t...
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12 Steps to Maintain Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s
by Song Gao PhD
Take supplements that are good for the brain and cognitive health.
Select supplements:
Provide health nutrients and dietary ingredients that are...
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A Natural Multi-Target Approach for Alzheimer’s Disease, Part II
by Song Gao PhD
Thanks to the hundreds of studies in recent years, saffron and its main active constituent crocin have been found as particularly promising agents...
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A Natural Multi-Target Approach for Alzheimer’s Disease, Part I
by Song Gao PhD
The announcement of the discontinuation of Biogen’s aducanumab Phase III study for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) drug development on March 21, 2019 is ...
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The Protective Effects of Crocin in the Management of Neurodegenerative Diseases
by Song Gao PhD
In 2018 4 Iranian scientists and researchers published a paper on crocin's effects on Neurodegenerative Diseases. They discussed 9 different croci...
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Age-related Neurodegenerative Disease? What Is It?
by Song Gao PhD
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