Dr. Ronald Hoffman talks with holistic practitioner Jane Jansen on the Intelligent Medicine Podcast, as she reveals a newly published study linking aged garlic extract to better cognitive function.
Holistic practitioner Jane Jansen from the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts discusses a newly published double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial at the Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA involving 72 participants with pre-hypertension or hypertension. Over 12 weeks, one group took 2,400 mg/day of Kyolic Aged Garlic Extract (Reserve formula), and cognitive function was tracked using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA).
Jansen reports that the study showed that 92% of the aged garlic extract group had no cognitive impairment after the 12 week trial, while the placebo group showed more cognitive decline, with benefits attributed to increased nitric oxide bioavailability, improved endothelial function, better cerebral blood flow, nerve protection/repair, and enhanced brain waste removal. During the podcast Jane contrasts this approach with costly Alzheimer’s plaque-busting drugs and discusses prevention strategies, including diet, sleep (glymphatic system), exercise, inflammation control, and circulation-supporting nutrients such as nattokinase.
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About Jane Jansen
Jane Jansen is a Naturopathic Practitioner and Clinical Holistic Specialist at the Tree of Life Wellness Center in Massachusetts who blends natural medicine training with years of real-world clinical experience.
About Dr. Ronald Hoffman
Dr. Ronald Hoffman is one of New York’s pioneering Integrative Medicine practitioners. He obtained his MD from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and has been practicing for 34 years. His radio program, Intelligent Medicine, is the longest-running physician-hosted health program on the air.
This article is for informational purposes only. This article is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment and should never be relied upon for specific medical advice.
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