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September 27, 2006

Cabernet Sauvignon May Prevent Alzheimer's

A new study has found that Cabernet Sauvignon prevents plaque build-up in the brains of mice. Plaque build-up is believed to be the cause of Alzheimer's disease.

"This study supports epidemiological evidence indicating that moderate wine consumption, within the range recommended by the FDA dietary guidelines of one drink per day for women and two for men, may help reduce the relative risk for AD clinical dementia," researchers Dr. Giulio Maria Pasinetti and Dr. Jun Wang said in a prepared statement.

Cabernet Sauvignon appears to inhibit proteins that cause plaque buildup in brain

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