- A herbal extract called SaiLuoTong (SLT) may help improve memory and executive function in people experiencing mild cognitive impairment.
- In a small study, the supplement was reported to be effective in supporting cognitive function.
- Researchers say more research with a larger group of participants is needed to determine the efficacy of SLT.
A novel herbal extract may provide a potential treatment for mild cognitive impairment.
Researchers in Australia are
“People with mild cognitive impairment have an increased risk of dementia – over fivefold in some cases. Our findings are very promising as they show that even after a relatively short treatment period of just 12 weeks, SLT can support important aspects of memory and thinking in people with mild cognitive impairment. It is also well tolerated,” Genevieve Steiner-Lim, the lead author of the study and a NHMRC emerging leadership fellow at the NICM Health Research Institute in Australia, said in a press release.
Mild cognitive impairment can cause difficulties with thinking and memory.
Symptoms aren’t as severe as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia and people with mild cognitive impairment can often lead normal lives and take care of themselves.
Roughly 10% to 20% of people over the age of 65 have mild cognitive impairment and the risk rises with age.
People living with the condition have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s or related forms of dementia. Estimates suggest roughly one to two out of every 10 people with mild cognitive impairment develop dementia over a 12-month period.
While some issues with memory may be normal as people age, those living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) may…
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