Some strategies may help against Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Dr. DeKosky led a federally supported study of Ginkgo biloba extract, for instance, following more than 3,000 people for seven years to see if it reduced dementia. Many companies still sell ginkgo — if there’s really any in there, because supplements don’t always have the contents they say they have.” Moreover, “some of these supplements are biologically active and can cause toxicity when you take other drugs,” said Dr. DeKosky.

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