Imagine you buy a car with the intention of making it more fuel-efficient, only to find out later that it actually increases your gas consumption. That’s kind of what this study is suggesting about a supplement thought to protect against Alzheimer’s. It turns out that this dietary supplement, known as L-serine, which was believed to boost brain health, might actually be potentially harmful to the brain. L-serine is like a little assistant in your body, making sure everything runs smoothly. One of its tasks is to help with the development and functioning of synapses, which play a key role in memory and cognitive function. But the study found that high levels of L-serine could lead to excessive synapse formation, thus increasing the risk for Alzheimer’s disease instead of protecting against it. More research is needed to understand the potential effects and safe dosages of L-serine, but these findings raise some red flags about its use. If you’re curious to learn more about this study and its implications, check out the original research!
