Compositions and methods for treating Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and promoting a healthy nervous system

摘要

Methods of inhibiting the onset and progression of Alzheimer's disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and related neurodegenerative disorders involving amyloidosis are provided. The methods involve administering a composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of D-pinitol to individuals who are at risk of developing the disease or have one or more symptoms of the disease. Also provided are methods of treating or preventing Alzheimer's disease or MCI that involve the use of such compositions. Also provided are methods of using D-pinitol to promote a healthy nervous system and as a food supplement.

主权项

1. A method of treating an individual identified as being at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease comprising providing said identified individual with D-pinitol in an amount and for a sufficient period of time, to reduce the likelihood that said identified individual will develop said Alzheimer's disease, wherein said individual has been identified as being at risk of developing Alzheimer's disease due to a genetic factor, family history, or the presence of mild cognitive impairment.