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Red mold fermented products and Alzheimer's disease: a review

Chun-Lin Lee1, Tzu-Ming Pan

  • 1Department of Life Science, National Taitung University, Taitung, Taiwan, ROC.

Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
|June 21, 2011
PubMed

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Monascus-fermented red mold rice (RMR) shows potential in preventing Alzheimer's disease, a condition affecting those over 65. This review explores RMR's benefits against age-related cognitive decline by examining disease factors and Monascus compounds.

Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Neuroscience
  • Nutritional Science

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder primarily affecting individuals over 65, with morbidity increasing with age.
  • Monascus-fermented red mold rice (RMR) is recognized for various health benefits, including hypolipidemic, hypotensive, anti-oxidative, anti-cancer, anti-fatigue, and anti-obesity properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and present evidence supporting the potential of RMR in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease.
  • To correlate the pathogenic factors of AD with the beneficial secondary metabolites produced by Monascus.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of published studies on Alzheimer's disease.
  • Analysis of research on the health functions and secondary metabolites of Monascus-fermented red mold rice.
  • Discussion of the pathogenic mechanisms of AD in relation to RMR's properties.

Main Results:

  • Multiple studies indicate RMR possesses efficacy in preventing Alzheimer's disease.
  • The secondary metabolites of Monascus contribute to RMR's neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects relevant to AD.
  • RMR's anti-oxidative properties can combat oxidative stress implicated in AD pathogenesis.

Conclusions:

  • RMR demonstrates significant potential as a preventative agent against Alzheimer's disease.
  • Further research into Monascus metabolites could yield novel therapeutic strategies for AD prevention and management.
  • Integrating RMR into diets may offer a natural approach to mitigating Alzheimer's disease risk in aging populations.

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