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In diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, too much of a chemical called nitric oxide messes up important proteins in brain cells, which stops the cells from making energy, causes gunk to build up, and kills the cells faster.

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This study doesn’t test a treatment, but it summarizes science showing that too much nitric oxide in the brain can damage key proteins in nerve cells, which is exactly what the claim says.

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