15/07/2025
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šØ New science finds menthol scent may slow Alzheimer's
Inhaling menthol stopped brain decline in miceāthis could be the start of scent-based therapies.
A surprising new study suggests that the scent of menthol may have powerful effects on the brain, including the potential to slow or even reverse symptoms of Alzheimerās diseaseāat least in mice.
Spanish researchers discovered that when mice with Alzheimerās were exposed to menthol over a six-month period, their cognitive decline stopped and their memory improved. The key appears to lie in the immune system: menthol inhalation lowered levels of IL-1β, a protein linked to damaging inflammation in the brain.
Whatās even more intriguing is that the scent helped healthy young mice too, enhancing their mental performance. The researchers believe this discovery could pave the way for novel, scent-based therapies for neurological diseases. By tapping into the olfactory system, which directly connects to brain regions involved in memory and emotion, scientists are exploring how specific smells might stimulate immune responses to protect or even heal the brain. While these results are still in early stages, they signal a promising new direction in Alzheimerās research.
learn more https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/immunology/articles/10.3389/fimmu.2023.1130044/full