Infant formula as Alzheimer's treatment, preventive?
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 15:28
in Health & Medicine
Similac, Enfamil and other baby formulas contain DHA, choline and uridine (among a host of other ingredients). Turns out that's just what MIT is studying as a treatment for Alzheimer's symptoms in specially bred mice. read more
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