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I recently read that having a cup of hot coco before bed time helps preventing from alzahimer disease... is that true??

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Dr. John Michel answered

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NO: If it did I would take it. Not any evidence of this being true. Try it as it cannot hurt!

Answered 10/29/2014

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A member asked:

I recently read that having a cup of hot coco before bed time helps preventing from alzahimer disease... is that true??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

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