New Study Indicates Amino Acid May Be Useful in Treating ALS – Global Health News Wire

Read article - Quotes Elijah Stommel, professor of neurology, in an article about a new study that showed that the amino acid, L-serine, successfully reduced ALS-like changes in an animal model of ALS. The naturally occurring amino acid is gaining increased attention from scientists as a possible treatment for ALS. "We are attempting to replicate a previous positive trial of L-serine for ALS patients, but won't know the results until the trial is finished," said Stommel, who wasn't involved in the study.