Memory Care New Braunfels Texas

Why do brain cells in Alzheimer’s patients die? Recent studies indicate that these cells are being affected by a “malfunctioning neurotransmitter receptor” called NMDA. This is directly linked to memory and learning. The idea for a possible “cure”, is to find a way to restore the normal function of these receptors. The problem lies in the body's ability to regulate copper at a subcellular level. This means that copper supplements, or copper-rich foods, won't cut it.

“What we are looking at now is the development of a drug that acts on the NMDA receptor to mimic the effect of copper in the brain.” Bill Gaudette, CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta & Northwest Territories, said approximately 40,000 Albertans are suffering from the disease, but that number will climb to 100,000 in the next 20-25 years.“Finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is really like a puzzle and this is one of the pieces in that jigsaw puzzle,” he said.

The answer may lie in regulating copper, providing for a healthy neurotransmitter receptors. (NMDAs) Hopefully, this promising new piece of information will aid in the solution to the onslaught of Alzheimer's and Dementia that plagues so many.

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