Glossary

Evidence indicates that SAM-e levels are lower in patients with Alzheimer’s, which may compromise their metabolism and brain function. SAM-e is involved in glutathione production, a powerful antioxidant that works from within the cell. SAM-e increases the turnover of serotonin and may increase levels of dopamine and norepinephrine. It’s been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory and […]

Inhibits antibody aggregation which reduces plaque formation; is an antioxidant and is anti inflammatory

Terpenes and terpenoids are aromatic hydrocarbons, which are the building blocks for plants’ essential oils and resins. They produce cannabis plants of unique color, smell, and flavor. There are ~120 terpenes in the cannabis plant. Terpenes also produce their own beneficial effects on the endocannabinoid system (ECS). A myriad of health-related benefits have been ascribed

THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) a psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana and hemp. THC is famous for getting you high. THC is found in low quantities in hemp and high quantities in marijuana.

Patients with cognitive dysfunction often have reduced levels of Vitamin E in the CSF. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant which protects neuronal myelin sheets from oxidation. These neurons are necessary for communication between the brain and muscles cells for coordination of motion.

Zinc is critical in the enzymatic processing of the amyloid precursor protein (APP) and in the enzymatic degradation of the amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide. Intracellular organelles, transporters, and metal binding proteins sequester and release zinc to maintain balance between second messenger signaling, transcriptional regulation, and pathological increases in the ion.