Magnetic Resonance Imaging

German border busts reveal banned DMAA still out there (but detection is improving)

22-Jul-2014 By Lynda Searby

Scientists at a German state control laboratory have developed a fast and accurate method of testing whether supplement and sports nutrition products contain the illegal stimulant DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine/methylhexaneamine).

High serum omega-3 status linked to lower brain abnormalities in the elderly

18-Oct-2013 By Nathan Gray

A high level of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) in blood may lower the risk of small infarcts and other brain abnormalities that are linked to cognitive decline in the elderly, according to new research.

Vitamin E status may be reliable biomarker for Alzheimer’s: Study

10-Apr-2013 By Nathan Gray

Screening levels of vitamin E in the blood could help to improve the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease, according to new research that suggests the vitamin may also aid in protection.

Chromium picolinate linked to brain activity boost

06-Mar-2008 By Stephen Daniells

A daily supplement of chromium picolinate may increase brain
activity in older people experiencing early memory decline,
researchers have reported.

Alcohol may lower risk of brain diseases

06-Sep-2001

New research found that moderate alcohol consumption among elderly
patients seemed to prevent age-related brain injuries such as
silent stroke and white matter disease.