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Trial reportEuropean journal of clinical nutrition2026

The impact of GeNeurofil™ nutraceutical supplementation on psychometric assessment and biomarkers of neurodegeneration in cognitive impaired patients: a pilot study.

Luigia Trabace, Maria Grazia Morgese, Paolo Tucci, Lisa Pia Agosti, Martina Santoro, Carmen Ritrovato, Rossella Gallotto, Maurizio Tolfa, Sara Nardella, Giuseppe Cristiano and 2 more

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Luigia TrabaceDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Maria Grazia MorgeseDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy. mariagrazia.morgese@unifg.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9887-5504
Paolo TucciDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7314-445X
Lisa Pia AgostiDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Martina SantoroDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Foggia, Foggia, Italy.
Carmen RitrovatoTerritorial Health Center-San Marco in Lamis-Foggia Local Health Authority, Foggia, Italy.
Rossella GallottoTerritorial Health Center-San Marco in Lamis-Foggia Local Health Authority, Foggia, Italy.
Maurizio TolfaPia Gravina Foundation-San Marco in Lamis (FG), Foggia, Italy.
Sara NardellaPia Gravina Foundation-San Marco in Lamis (FG), Foggia, Italy.
Giuseppe CristianoIRCCS "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza"-S.C. Pharmacy-San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Foggia, Italy.
Tonia BocciIRCCS "Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza"-S.C. Pharmacy-San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Foggia, Italy.
Matteo BevilacquaPharmaceutica San Marco S.r.l., Milano, Italy.

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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

objectivesMild cognitive impairment (MCI) is characterized by a decline in cognitive functions while the ability to perform daily activities remains intact. This pathological condition is a recognized as risk factor for dementia-related disorders, and the current lack of therapies is the critical issue. Our preclinical studies indicated that a formulation (named GeNeurofil™) exhibited a synergistic neuroprotective effect in an animal model of amyloid beta toxicity. Therefore, the present study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of GeNeurofil™ in patients with mild cognitive impairment. SUBJECTS/

methodsA six-months, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot trial (retrospectively registered on ISRCTN registry-number ISRCTN11405046-01/07/2026) was performed enrolling 54 patients with mild to moderate MCI (Clinical Dementia Rating Scale ranging from 0.5 to 2). Patients, concurrently maintained under their usual medications, received either the GeNeurofil™ (0.7 mL × 3/day) or an identical placebo (0.7 mL × 3/day) for six months. The psychometric assessments were performed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) tests and depressive symptoms were evaluated with the Zung Test. Plasma samples were analyzed for NfL and p-TAU.

resultsAfter six months of treatment, GeNeurofil™ supplementation improved CDR, MMSE, and Zung scores. Furthermore, the treatment reduced plasmatic levels of light neurofilaments (NfL) and phosphorylated Tau protein (p-TAU) compared to placebo.

conclusionOur findings indicate that six months of supplementation with GeNeurofil

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Cognitive DysfunctionDietary SupplementsNeurodegenerative DiseasesAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkersCognitionCognitive EnhancementDouble-Blind MethodFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeurofilament ProteinsNeuroprotective AgentsPilot ProjectsBiomarkersneurofilament protein LNeurofilament ProteinsNeuroprotective Agentstau Proteins

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PMCPMC13558051

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