Diosgenin-Rich Yam Extract Enhances Cognitive Function: A Placebo-Controlled, Randomized, Double-Blind, Crossover Study of Healthy Adults

Diosgenin, a yam-derived compound, was found to facilitate the repair of axonal atrophy and synaptic degeneration and improve memory dysfunction in a transgenic mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It was also found to enhance neuronal excitation and memory function even in normal mice. We hypot...

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Main Authors: Chihiro Tohda, Ximeng Yang, Mie Matsui, Yuna Inada, Emika Kadomoto, Shotaro Nakada, Hidetoshi Watari, Naotoshi Shibahara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-10-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/10/1160