Effects of cow placenta extract on cognitive function in aged dogs: a randomized controlled trial.
Cow placenta extract improved cognitive function and reduced oxidative stress in aging dogs, suggesting potential for cognitive decline management.
BACKGROUND: Cow placenta extract (CPE) has demonstrated beneficial effects in antiaging; however, its effect on age-related cognitive decline remains unclear. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPORTANCE: A six-month CPE administration improved cognitive function and oxidative stress in aged dogs, suggesting its potential for long-term management of cognitive impairment.
What the study was
- Study design
- Randomized study
- Sample size
- 45
- Category
- Public Health
- Maturity
- Exploratory
- Journal
- Journal of veterinary internal medicine
Why it surfaced
Score 5/10 (capped from 6): Randomized controlled trial in aged dogs — non-human study cap applied (max 5 for animal model). Species corrected to 'animal'. Components — novelty:1/3, relevance:1/3, design:2/2, population:1/2. Confidence: medium. Conservative scoring per v1.3 rubric.
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