RESEARCHERS from the
University of Washington/Seattle
have found that intranasal insulin,
may help to improve cognitive
functioning in Alzheimer’s
sufferers.
Over a four month period the
researchers trialed either a placebo
or 20 or 40 IU of daily intranasal
insulin treatments on 109 patients.
Those patients taking insulin
showed significant improvements
in cognitive and functional tests
(up to two months after the testing
concluded) compared to those who
were taking placebos.
“We believe that restoring
normal insulin function in the brain
may provide therapeutic benefits to
adults with Alzheimer’s,” said
researcher Suzanne Craft.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 15 Jul 10 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 15 Jul 10
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