Summary: Elevated levels of PHGDH in the blood could signal the earliest stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers caution older adults against using “brain-boosting” supplements that contain serine due to its link to PHGDH. As PHGDH is a key enzyme in serine production, elevated PHGDH levels result in increased serine levels […]
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Alzheimer’s biomarker sparks warning about brain-boosting serine supplements
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Serine supplements claim to help boost brain function and sharpen thinking skills. Many people take these over-the-counter products to help stave off or even treat dementia. Now, researchers from UC San Diego suggest this amino acid may actually contribute to the onset of dementia. “Anyone looking […]