Brain function improving agent
A brain function improving agent using Bifidobacterium breve addresses cognitive decline and dementia symptoms by enhancing brain function and reducing cell death, providing a safer treatment option than current pharmaceuticals.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- MORINAGA MILK IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2026-04-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
As people age, brain functions such as learning ability and memory decline, leading to conditions like dementia, depression, and anxiety disorders, with Alzheimer's disease being a significant cause, and current treatments are inadequate.
A brain function improving agent containing Bifidobacterium breve and/or its culture is developed, which can prevent, treat, or improve symptoms of dementia, depression, and delirium, particularly targeting Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
The agent effectively enhances brain function by suppressing cell death and improving cognitive decline, offering a safe and effective alternative to existing treatments with minimal side effects.
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