Potential Alzheimer's, Parkinson's Cure Found In Century-old Drug
Monday, August 18, 2008 - 10:14
in Health & Medicine
A century-old drug, methylene blue, may be able to slow or even cure Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. Used at a very low concentration -- about the equivalent of a few raindrops in four Olympic-sized swimming pools of water -- the drug slows cellular aging and enhances mitochondrial function, potentially allowing those with the diseases to live longer, healthier lives.