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Singapore scientists identify predictive blood biomarker for cognitive impairment and dementia

Low levels of ergothioneine, a diet-derived compound in blood plasma, may help identify older adults at risk of developing dementia.

A recent study by a team comprising researchers from the National University of Singapore and the National University Health System revealed that low levels of ergothioneine in blood plasma may predict an increased risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, suggesting possible therapeutic or early screening measures for cognitive impairment and dementia in the elderly.