Alzheimer's - Dementia, Author Interviews, Nutrition / 14.11.2022
Polyphenols in Hops Studies for Role in Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
MedicalResearch.com Interview with:
Alessandro Palmioli PhD
Cristina Airoldi PhD
Department of Biotechnology and Biosciences,
University of Milano-Bicocca, NeuroMI,
Center for Neuroscience, University of Milano-Bicocca
MedicalResearch.com: What is the background for this study?
Response: We started many years ago by studying some natural and synthetic molecules that were able to counteract the early stages of this disease. With a view to early prevention, we wondered if these molecules could be routinely taken with the diet or dietary supplements. So our studies focused on the search for bioactive molecules present in food and edible plants.
Hops are very rich in polyphenolic compounds, and for this reason it is historically used for the production of beer, but also for the preparation of herbal teas and infusions, and its uses in traditional medicine are known. In recent years we have also collected interesting results on Coffee, Sage, Radix Imperatoriae, Cocoa and Cinnamon extracts.
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Response: We started many years ago by studying some natural and synthetic molecules that were able to counteract the early stages of this disease. With a view to early prevention, we wondered if these molecules could be routinely taken with the diet or dietary supplements. So our studies focused on the search for bioactive molecules present in food and edible plants.
Hops are very rich in polyphenolic compounds, and for this reason it is historically used for the production of beer, but also for the preparation of herbal teas and infusions, and its uses in traditional medicine are known. In recent years we have also collected interesting results on Coffee, Sage, Radix Imperatoriae, Cocoa and Cinnamon extracts.
(more…)