Effect of Monascus -Fermented Products on Learning and Memory in the SAMP8 Mice

摘要

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of Monascus -fermented products (MP) as regards certain changes in behavior for SAMP8 mice. Both male and female SAMP8 mice were fed a 0.03% MP diet from 3 mo of age to 11 mo of age. The results indicated that the grading score of passive avoidance behavior was significantly lower in the MP diet groups than in the control diet groups in both male and female SAMP8 mice ( p