Lutein and Alzheimer's Disease Study
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Alzheimer Disease |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Neurology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 55 - Any |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Start Date: | December 2007 |
Lutein and Oxidative Stress in Alzheimer's Disease - A Pilot Study
Oxidative damage by free radicals may be involved in causing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Free
radicals may lead to death of nerve cells and decline in brain function. Certain
antioxidants may suppress this free radical damage associated with AD. Carotenoids are a
family of naturally occurring antioxidants that have important functions for human health.
Carotenoids are known to reduce oxidative damage, but their effects have not been studied in
AD patients.
The objective of the study is to examine whether lutein supplementation helps to reduce
oxidative damage from free radicals in AD patients.
radicals may lead to death of nerve cells and decline in brain function. Certain
antioxidants may suppress this free radical damage associated with AD. Carotenoids are a
family of naturally occurring antioxidants that have important functions for human health.
Carotenoids are known to reduce oxidative damage, but their effects have not been studied in
AD patients.
The objective of the study is to examine whether lutein supplementation helps to reduce
oxidative damage from free radicals in AD patients.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Diagnosed with moderately severe Alzheimer's disease
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site
3181 Southwest Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, Oregon 97239
Portland, Oregon 97239
503 494-8311
Oregon Health and Science University In 1887, the inaugural class of the University of Oregon...
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