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    Alzheimer'S Treatment

    Alzheimer's disease is a gradual deterioration of the brain's cognitive function. The symptoms could be anything from memory lapses, inability to bear in mind or retain newly learned information, impaired judgment, disorientation as to time and place, difficulty in handling simple tasks, and troubles with language, to even behavioral and personality changes.

    Though much research is currently being conducted to gain a deeper insight on the disease, there is still no cure for it. There are, however, Alzheimer's treatments that have the potential to alter the course of the disease and improve the quality of life for those who are affected.

    Below are some of the Alzheimer's treatment choices you have:

    Standard Prescriptions

    Affected persons often turn to medications as an Alzheimer's treatment. To comprehend how these medications work you first have to comprehend how Alzheimer's destroys some of the brain cells of an affected individual. The symptoms of the Alzheimer's eventuate when brain cells die and their connections with each other are disrupted. Exactly why this happens, medical science has yet to find out, but it appears that certain conditions cause the deterioration of acetycholine, an necessary brain chemical that aids in memory and thinking.

    Many of the Alzheimer's treatment drugs currently prescribed by doctors today aid prevent the breakdown of this brain chemical. They are called cholinesterase inhibitors and among them are rivastigmine and donepezil. Memantine is another Alzheimer's treatment that is classified as an uncompetitive low to moderate affinity N-methyl D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, specifically preventing symptoms of moderate to severe Alzheimer's disease.

    Alternative Alzheimer's Treatment

    There are various herbal remedies and dietary supplements that are said to be effective Alzheimer's treatments. For those who are in the market for alternative means of alleviating the symptoms of Alzheimer's, these may prove to be sound options. However, it should be noted that the claims of these Alzheimer's treatments are largely based on testimonials, tradition, and only a very minute body of scientific research.

    These Alzheimer's treatments include the following:

    * Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) - an antioxidant that helps alleviate free radical damage
    * Ginkgo biloba - a plant extract that contains various compounds said to have positive effects on the brain and the body. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Pierre L. Le Bars, M.D., Ph.D., of the New York Institute of Medical Research, and his colleagues found some modest improvement in cognition, activities of everyday living, and social behavior among participants.
    * Huperzine A - a moss extract used in traditional Chinese medicine
    * Phosphatidylserine - a lipid or fat that is the primary component of cell membranes of neurons
    * Coral calcium - a form of calcium carbonate derived from the shells of living organisms that once made up coral reefs

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