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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-10-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/9/10/1160 |