Can a common supplement slow Alzheimer's? early study tests choline in gene carriers

NCT ID NCT05880849

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 02, 2026 · Updated 23 times

Summary

This early study tested choline, a dietary supplement, in 15 people aged 55-80 who carry the APOE4 gene, which increases Alzheimer's risk. Researchers checked if choline safely changes fat levels in spinal fluid, aiming to improve fat metabolism. The goal is to see if choline might help control disease progression, not cure it.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth)

    Houston, Texas, 77054, United States

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