Vitamin pill that may slow Alzheimer’s goes on trial - The Guardian 5th November 2008

Thursday, November 06, 2008

A vitamin pill that could slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease is to enter human trials after scientists found it protected animals from memory loss associated with the condition. High doses of vitamin B3 will be given to 70 people who have recently been diagnosed with the disease as part of the trial due to begin in the new year, which is open to volunteers over the age of 50.

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