Neurofabine-C Shows Promise in Protecting Brain Health in Alzheimer's Model

A more detailed explanation of the study including:

• Study design (in simple terms): 12-week-old triple-transgenic Alzheimer’s-model mice were split into two groups: a control group (n=5) ate a regular diet, and a treatment group (n=10) ate a diet supplemented with a cocoa–fava bean extract for 5 weeks. Researchers then collected blood and brain tissue to measure antioxidant capacity, vitamins (B6, B9/folate, B12), blood cell counts, and beta-amyloid 1–42 (Aβ42) in blood and in memory-related brain regions (neocortex and hippocampus).

• What was tested/measured: Blood tests included total antioxidant status (TAS), albumin, and vitamin levels, plus Aβ42. Brain testing focused on Aβ42 in the neocortex and hippocampus (areas commonly linked to cognitive changes).

• Key findings (numbers): The provided excerpt describes the planned measurements and the 5-week feeding protocol, but it does not include the actual results (for example, exact changes in Aβ42, antioxidant status, or vitamin levels). Without the results section, specific improvements or percentages cannot be stated.

• Limitations seniors should know: This was an animal study, not a human clinical trial. The sample size was small (15 mice total). A five-week period is short compared with the many years over which Alzheimer’s develops in people. Also, the supplement is a specific extract blend, so it is not the same as simply eating chocolate or fava beans.

• Practical implications for daily life: This research supports the broader idea that diets rich in plant-based antioxidants may be worth studying for brain health. For now, seniors may focus on proven steps—heart-healthy eating patterns (like Mediterranean-style), managing blood pressure and diabetes, staying active, and getting adequate sleep—while scientists continue testing targeted supplements in humans.

If you’re considering cocoa extracts, fava-based supplements, or any product marketed for memory, discuss it with your healthcare provider—especially if you take Parkinson’s or mood medications, have heart conditions, or are managing blood sugar.