A Certain Type of Collagen Protects Brain Cells Against Alzheimer's »

Posted By SenorCoconut 1 year ago in Health & Fitness
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Scientists have discovered that collagen VI protects brain cells against amyloid-beta proteins, which are widely thought to cause Alzheimer's.

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    GehlLady1 year ago

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    Thanks for another great submission, Senor.

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      sarahturner1 year ago

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      That was an interesting article with very clear easy to understand drawings or images, which ever you wish to call them, SenorCoconut, thanks.

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        Newperson1 year ago

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        Thanks Senor another good one

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          rightfromwrong1 year ago

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          If they could find some sort of treatment for this terrible illness what relief it would give to people....nothing worse than living like a vegetable and not know one's children or who you really are. Always enjoy your stuff Senor

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            risha291 year ago

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            But that might be expensive and only rich people can afford.

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              ETproductions1 year ago

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              Hard to grasp. Collagen VI increase seems to indicate the onset of Alzheimer's disease. But Collagen VI presence in the brain prevents its buildup. Huh?

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