High hopes: THC may help protect against Alzheimer’s - if it’s paired with this common drug
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Key Points:
- A new study in mice suggests that low doses of THC combined with the anti-inflammatory drug celecoxib may protect memory and reduce brain damage linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
- The combination improved cognitive performance, reduced beta-amyloid plaques and tau tangles, and lowered brain inflammation markers more effectively than THC alone.
- Both THC and celecoxib are already approved drugs, potentially speeding up the transition to human clinical trials for Alzheimer’s treatment.
- The research aims to explore whether this drug combo can slow disease progression or reverse damage after symptoms appear, offering hope for millions affected by Alzheimer’s.
- Alzheimer’s currently affects over 7 million Americans and is a leading cause of death among older adults, with risk increasing significantly with age
