Soy-derived compound protects mice brains from high-salt diet
⏮ BeforeMice on a high-salt diet developed higher blood pressure and worse memory and social behavior.
✅ NowMice given the LPC70 supplement showed lower blood pressure, better memory and improved social interactions.
In short
- Japanese researchers tested a soy-derived compound called LPC70 in mice.
- Mice given LPC70 had lower blood pressure than mice on excess salt alone.
- They also showed better memory and improved social interactions.
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High salt intake is linked to raised blood pressure, and this study suggests it may also affect memory and social behavior. The protective effect was seen in mice, so it is early evidence and not a treatment for people. Human studies would be needed before any practical use.
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From ScienceDaily
Eating too much salt may do more than raise blood pressure. It could also harm memory and social behavior. In a new study, Japanese researchers discovered that a soy-derived compound called LPC70 helped protect mice from several damaging effects of a high-salt diet. Mice given the supplement had lower blood pressure, better memory, and improved social interactions compared with mice consuming excess salt alone.
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