Compositions and methods for the treatment of plaques and tangles in humans and animals
Methods of treating the formation, deposition, accumulation, or persistence of beta-amyloid containing plaques and tau protein containing tangles including the step of treating the plaques or tangles with an effective amount of a composition comprising an Uncaria tomentosa extract and an oolong tea extract. Compositions containing an Uncaria tomentosa extract in combination with an oolong tea extract.
1. A composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an Uncaria tomentosa extract in combination with an oolong tea extract formulated for oral administration in a capsule.
2. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the capsule contains 100-500 mg of the Uncaria tomentosa extract and 100-500 mg of the oolong tea extract.
3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the capsule is a 200-1000 mg capsule.
4. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the capsule is a hard or soft gelatin or vegetarian capsule.
5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the Uncaria tomentosa extract and the oolong tea extract are in the form of a lyophilized powder.