Monday, January 30, 2012

Excess iron in brain correlated with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer's disease

Here's a very interesting article and study that finds excess iron in the brains of rats correlated with PD and Alzeimer's:  

Researchers have found a drug that removes excess iron from the brain can prevent Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease in mice, raising the prospect of a new treatment.

http://www.lifescientist.com.au/article/413732/pumping_iron_raises_prospect_parkinson_alzheimer_treatment/

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