Vitamin B12 aids Alzheimer therapySynergistic Effect of Donepezil and Neurotropic B Vitamins on Dysregulated Antioxidant, Inflammation and Neurotransmitter Status in Aluminium Chloride-Induced Neurotoxicity in Rats.
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We investigated the effects of vitamin B12 in combination with donepezil on rats suffering from aluminium chloride-induced neurotoxicity, a model mimicking aspects of Alzheimer’s disease. Our study involved several groups of rats, some receiving only aluminium chloride, while others were treated with donepezil and/or vitamin B12, along with vitamin B6 and vitamin B1. Over 40 days, we closely examined the biochemical changes in their brains and their behavior in cognitive tests.
Our observations revealed that vitamin B12, when combined with donepezil, contributed positively by reducing levels of harmful markers typically associated with neurotoxicity. The combination therapy showed enhanced protection compared to donepezil alone, boosting measures of neurotransmitter levels and antioxidant activity while lowering inflammation and oxidative stress indicators.
While vitamin B12 played a significant role in this combination therapy, we noted that the best results came from the combination of donepezil and vitamin B1. However, our findings illustrate that even though vitamin B12 showed effectiveness, it works best alongside donepezil and other B vitamins, rather than in isolation. This underscores the potential of combination therapies in tackling the complexities of neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s.