Researchers say that a red grape seed extract may help protect the memory as well as red wine, but without the alcohol. Animals in the study were given the amount of extract that would mimic a daily glass or two of red wine. After five months, the animals who had consumed the extract had 30 to 50 percent less clumping of the brain proteins associated with Alzheimer's disease. Researchers say this extract may help reduce the Alzheimer's risk for people who cannot--or would rather not--consume...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Chronic Pancreatitis
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