A natural compound found in green tea forms a powerful brain cleaner when combined with a common vitamin , researchers have found, potentially putting the brakes on the buildup of waste associated with diseases such as Alzheimer's .

What makes the discovery particularly exciting is that these substances can be attained through a healthy diet and are widely available as dietary supplements that have been cleared as safe by regulators.

The findings are the result of a study by researchers at the University of California Irvine (UC Irvine) on the antioxidant epigallocatechin gallate and nicotinamide , a type of vitamin B3 that's made naturally in the body from niacin-rich foods such as cereals, fish, nuts, legumes, and eggs.

"By supplementing the brain's energy systems with compo

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