Powerful MEMORY Protection in Your Morning Mug
By
Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Posted November 25, 2023
I’ll bet you dime to donuts you’ve never heard of trigonelline.
The compound’s not exactly a household word.
But despite never having heard of it, there’s also a good chance this nutrient is ALREADY part of your daily diet.
If that’s the case, that’s fantastic because it has some exciting benefits…
But you may want to dial UP your dose to enhance your brain power.
If you’re a coffee drinker you’re ALREADY drinking down some trigonelline with every mugful. This lesser-known alkaloid compound is found in coffee beans, fenugreek seeds, and (strangely) radishes.
Emerging research suggests trigonelline offers powerful brain-boosting benefits.
And recent research reveals it may be ESPECIALLY effective for fighting back against age-related memory and cognitive decline.
Animal research published in the journal GeroScience found that trigonelline improved memory function in aging mice. In fact, the compound significantly enhanced they’re learning and recall.
But that’s not all. After being given trigonelline supplements, the critters embraced their inner Sherlock Holmes. The mouse supersleuths were able to locate hidden food sources FAR easier than before taking the compound.
The researchers believe trigonelline stimulates the growth of dendrites, the branch-like structures that nerve cells in the brain use to communicate with each other.
Trigonelline also …
- reduced neuroinflammation,
- raised key neurotransmitter levels, and
- supported mitochondrial function to energize brain cells.
But the brain benefits don’t end there.
Previous studies show trigonelline has antioxidant properties that protect our noggins from damaging free radicals that impair cognition.
Experts say the compound’s multifaceted mechanisms of action help explain the improvements in memory, recall, and other mental performance markers.
The best news of all is for those of us who are coffee lovers. And that is that the beans are bursting with trigonelline. The brain-friendly compound is preserved through the roasting process that produces our delicious daily cup of Joe.
So, you get far more than just a caffeine jolt whenever you down your morning mug. Your favorite brew is ALSO boosting your brainpower.
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Source:
Study: Aktar, et al. “Transcriptomics and biochemical evidence of trigonelline ameliorating learning and memory decline in the senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 (SAMP8) model by suppressing proinflammatory cytokines and elevating neurotransmitter release.” GeroScience (2023). doi. org /10.1007/s11357-023-00919-x
Written By Dr. Scott Olson, ND
Nearly 25 years ago, failed mainstream medical treatments left Dr. Olson in constant pain – and his health in ruins. And that’s when he did something REVOLUTIONARY. He began his career in medicine – and dedicated his life to uncovering the true, underlying causes of disease.
Through his innovative medical practices in Tennessee and Colorado, Dr. Olson has helped cure countless seniors from across America of arthritis… heart disease… diabetes… and even cancer. All without risky prescription drugs or painful surgeries.
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