Apples May Help Improve Memory

The University of Massachusetts at Lowell finds apple juice may help the brain produce the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, resulting in improved memory.

Neurotransmitters such as acetylcholine are chemicals released from nerve cells that transmit messages to other nerve cells, and such communication between nerve cells is vital for good health, not just in the brain, but throughout the body, according to Thomas Shea, director of the Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration Research.

We anticipate that the day may come when foods like apples, apple juice and other apple products are recommended along with the most popular Alzheimer's medications, says Shea.

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