Using coffee grounds to combat Alzheimer's: Researchers find substance that can slow down the progression of dementia. Product made from coffee grounds reduces the negative effects of environmental toxins.

CACQD prevents cell damage caused by the pesticide paraquat by removing aggressive free radicals from the cells. The laboratory experiment still has to be tested in clinical trials on humans, but the research team assumes it could be useful in people when Alzheimer's is in its early stages. In this case, CacQD could prevent the disease from progressing, according to the researchers.