Hydrogen sulphide could help to treat Alzheimer’s disease
Tests in Alzheimer's disease mouse models have shown that hydrogen sulphide can improve cognitive and motor function by 50 percent.
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Tests in Alzheimer's disease mouse models have shown that hydrogen sulphide can improve cognitive and motor function by 50 percent.
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