A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia. Lab experiments suggest the popular joint supplement may intensify an abnormal sugar-tagging process in the Alzheimer's brain, although researchers say clinical trials are needed to determine whether it actually causes harm.
A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia.
Lab experiments suggest the popular joint supplement may intensify an abnormal sugar-tagging process in the Alzheimer's brain, although researchers say clinical trials are needed to determine whether it...
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A large health-record analysis found that glucosamine use was associated with a 25% higher likelihood of mild cognitive impairment progressing to dementia. Lab experiments suggest the popular joint supplement may intensify an abnormal sugar-tagging process in the Alzheimer's brain, although researchers say clinical trials are needed to determine whether it actually causes harm.
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