High brain accumulation of aluminum found in those with familial Alzheimer's disease, which is linked to a genetic mutation, leads to high amyloid-beta plaques and an early and aggressive disease.

A small molecule that increased neurotransmitter receptor activity on neuron synapses were enhanced in mice and used as a therapy for Alzheimer's by increasing cognition and memory.

The probiotic Bacillus subtilis showed a protective benefit against alpha-synuclein protein clumps that starve the brain of dopamine and lead to Parkinson's disease and loss of motor function.

Daily walnut consumption was linked to an increase in beneficial gut microbes and improvements of cardiovascular risk factors, including reducing blood pressure, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol.