Alzheimer’s researchers say targeting brain sugar could help protect against dementia

Alzheimer’s researchers say targeting brain sugar could help protect against dementia

The brain has a hidden "sugar code" that could lead to better treatments for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to new research.A study recently published in the journal Nature Metabolism found that breaking down glycogen (stored glucose) in the brain could reduce the buildup of toxic proteins linked to the common dementia.This was one of the first studies to show that glycogen may actively influence brain health and disease, acco…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The brain has a hidden “sugar code” that could lead to better treatments for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s, according to new research. A study recently published in the journal Nature Metabolism found that breaking down glycogen (stored glucose) in the brain could reduce the buildup of toxic proteins linked to the common dementia. This was one of the first studies to show that glycogen may act…