Can Herbal Extracts Fend Off Alzheimer’s Disease? Saint Louis University School of Medicine Study

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Could herbal extracts be the next big thing in Alzheimer’s research? According to Dr. Susan Farr, a professor of geriatrics at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, the answer is yes. In a new study, she and her colleagues demonstrate that enhanced compounds derived from herbs like rosemary and spearmint may stave off neurological precursors to age-related illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease. Therapies could also help protect against memory loss and cognitive difficulties in general.

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