Depression associated with decreased Vitamin D levels in older adults

In a large population-based cohort study from Amsterdam involving 1282 older adults between the ages of 65 and 95, vitamin D status was found to be compromised in patients with minor or major depressive disorders. Additional research is needed to assess the effects of vitamin D supplementation on depression incidence in this population.

Potential new role for red grape seeds in treatment of Alzheimer's Disease

Researchers at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine have discovered that polyphenolics derived from red grape seeds may be useful agents to prevent or treat Alzheimer's disease. They tested the hypothesis that certain molecules contained in red wine, in particular in red grape seeds, might offset disease progression in mice. They are currently investigating nearly 5000 compounds found in red wine.