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The blood brain-barrier and its role in Alzheimer’s disease – an update to the KsD page

The blood brain-barrier and its role in Alzheimer’s disease – an update to the KsD page

By Jens Brünnler|2021-02-16T17:38:53+01:0017. February 2021|Categories: causes, clinical trial, prevention|

The human brain is an extremely sensitive organ. Therefore, it must also be particularly protected from toxins and pathogens. The supply of messenger substances and the removal of metabolic products must also be precisely regulated. The blood-brain barrier (BBB) has exactly this function and separates the central nervous system from the rest of the body's blood circulation. The BBB acts as a shield, protecting the brain from infectious agents and toxic substances, but must also act as a filter, allowing nutrients to get inside the central nervous system.

Ashwagandha: How can this powerful adaptogen prevent dementia?

Ashwagandha: How can this powerful adaptogen prevent dementia?

By Jens Brünnler|2021-01-26T19:41:58+01:0027. January 2021|Categories: forms of treatment, plant substances|

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or Winter cherry, is one of the most important herbs in Ayurvedic medicine. It has been used for millennia as a rejuvenating tonic, i.e. to increase physical and mental health by promoting longevity. Classically, different parts of the plant (including roots, leaves and flowers) have been used to treat different conditions such as rheumatism, constipation, insomnia, chronic stress and hormonal imbalances. Recently, the benefits of this herb have aroused the interest of conventional western medicine and in the last 10 years many studies have been published bringing scientific evidence for what the ancients used to practice many years ago.

Nutritional drink against early-stage Alzheimer’s? First non-pharmacological study to show long-term success.

Nutritional drink against early-stage Alzheimer’s? First non-pharmacological study to show long-term success.

By Kerstin Groß-Steinmeyer|2021-01-12T18:52:25+01:0013. January 2021|Categories: causes, clinical trial, forms of treatment, micronutrient deficiencies, nutrition, prevention, uncategorized|

Can the course of early Alzheimer's disease be delayed by consuming a special mixture of nutrients? This question was investigated in the European study called 'LipiDiDiet' led by Prof. Tobias Hartmann. The scientists recruited Alzheimer's patients, who were in the early stages of the disease, to test the effectiveness of a specific nutritional drink called 'Souvenaid'. Souvenaid was developed as a medical dietary food for the treatment of early-stage Alzheimer's disease and is marketed by Nutricia (Danone Group). It contains a defined nutrient combination of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids, choline, B vitamins (B6, B12 and folic acid), vitamins C and E, selenium and uridine monophosphate.

We say thanks – and we are impressed!

We say thanks – and we are impressed!

By Kerstin Groß-Steinmeyer|2020-12-08T17:07:20+01:009. December 2020|Categories: uncategorized|

Knowledge stops Dementia will continue to thrive in the coming year. 480 individual donors, with an average donation of more than 25 euros, decided to support our work. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts! From a financial point of view, this means that the Knowledge stops Dementia team can continue to work scientifically, journalistically and organizationally free of economic pressure in 2021. From an idealistic point of view, we are especially impressed by the large number of private individual donations. This shows us that we reach and move many people. Knowledge stops Dementia is crowd financed in the best sense of the word and we are proud of that!

Always stay in touch – How speech therapy helps people with dementia and their families

Always stay in touch – How speech therapy helps people with dementia and their families

By Kerstin Groß-Steinmeyer|2020-11-24T18:15:24+01:0025. November 2020|Categories: forms of treatment, prevention, therapists|

With the project ‘Knowledge stops Dementia’, the Deutsche Stiftung für Gesundheitsinformation und Prävention, together with the Akademie für menschliche Medizin, presents a broad spectrum of measures to prevent the development of dementia. Within preventive measures, speech therapy offers an important therapeutic component that enables dementia patients to maintain contact with their environment. Especially in the early stages of the disease, no time should be lost and no one should hesitate to seek speech therapy treatment.

Gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease

Gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease

By Kerstin Groß-Steinmeyer|2020-11-04T08:31:04+01:004. November 2020|Categories: causes, forms of treatment, nutrition, Prevention, prevention|

The fact that our health begins in the gut has been known for thousands of years. Today it is clear that our intestines are more than just a "digestive tube", as this important organ fulfils a variety of other functions. For example, a disturbance of gut health is directly related to the development of chronic diseases. The intestinal flora, i.e. the microbial colonization of the intestinal mucosa, plays a particularly important role in this process. The intestinal flora is also known as the 'intestinal microbiota'. It is the most important part of our immune system and thus offers us effective protection against infection.

Lifespan cognitive reserve is a protective factor against dementia

Lifespan cognitive reserve is a protective factor against dementia

By Jens Brünnler|2020-10-13T14:37:52+02:0014. October 2020|Categories: causes, prevention|

Not everyone grows old the same way. The occurrence of dementia is also not the same in every person. While some people can live longer with good cognitive function and no signs of memory loss (even in the presence of severe neurological disease), others suffer from cognitive and memory impairment without so many brain damages in neurological tests.

On the week of dementia 2020 – 12 ways to prevent dementia

On the week of dementia 2020 – 12 ways to prevent dementia

By Jens Brünnler|2020-09-21T20:08:17+02:0021. September 2020|Categories: causes, nutrition, prevention, uncategorized|

The 2020 report of the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care lists 12 modifiable risk factors that could help prevent dementia. This new report provides some important updates to the previous document, published in 2017.

Therapist for Alzheimer’s wanted? The KsD might have a solution for you!

Therapist for Alzheimer’s wanted? The KsD might have a solution for you!

By Kerstin Groß-Steinmeyer|2020-09-01T18:33:53+02:002. September 2020|Categories: causes, forms of treatment, therapists|

Unfortunately, every year more and more people worldwide fall ill with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. In 2016, [...]

New blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease predict pathological brain changes early

New blood tests for Alzheimer’s disease predict pathological brain changes early

By Jens Brünnler|2020-08-11T18:55:47+02:0012. August 2020|Categories: causes, clinical trial, prevention|

The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has challenged neurologists for many years. It’s difficult to determine if someone will develop AD in the future, if the actual cognitive deficit is due to AD or to other cause of dementia and it’s also difficult to predict the pace or speed of disease progression.