Compound in Rosemary and Sage was Turned into Alzheimer’s Treatment That Boosted Memory and Cut Amayloid

Compound in Rosemary and Sage was Turned into Alzheimer’s Treatment That Boosted Memory and Cut Amayloid

Compound in Rosemary and Sage was Turned into Alzheimer’s Treatment That Boosted Memory and Cut Amayloid Curated Lifestyle for Unsplash+ The herb rosemary has long been linked with memory, so it’s fitting that researchers would study a compound found in rosemary and sage for its impact on Alzheimer’s disease, especially the inflammation that often leads to cognitive decline. Carnosic acid is already an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound that works by activating enzymes that make up the body’s natural defense system. While pure carnosic acid is too unstable to be used as a drug, scientists at Scripps Research have now synthesized a stable form called diAcCA—which is fully converted to carnosic acid in the gut before being absorbed into the bloodstream. The research, published this year in Antioxidants, showed that when diAcCA was used to treat mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease, it led to enhanced memory and synapse density (more connections between nerve cells in the brain). Becau…