Glucosamine supplements may speed memory loss from Alzheimer's, new research shows

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A new study published in Nature Metabolism found that Alzheimer's patients taking glucosamine supplements were 25% more likely to die within five years compared to those who didn't take the supplement. The research challenges the widespread use of glucosamine, a common over-the-counter supplement often taken for joint health. The finding raises questions about whether the supplement may accelerate cognitive decline or other harmful effects in people with neurodegenerative disease. Researchers say the discovery warrants further investigation into how glucosamine might interact with Alzheimer's pathology.