Ever thought your insomnia cure could moonlight as an Alzheimer’s fighter? In a twist that’s got scientists buzzing (and yawning), a 2023 study shows suvorexant, your average sleeping pill, might just rinse away those pesky amyloid-beta and tau proteins that clutter the brain like uninvited party guests. Over two nights, healthy middle-aged folks popped the pill and saw protein levels dip by 10-20 percent in their cerebrospinal fluid—talk about a clean sweep during shut-eye! But hold the prescriptions; it’s no miracle yet, as effects faded fast, and we’re still decoding Alzheimer’s mysteries. Who knew catching Z’s could be the ultimate brain detox, or at least a funny plot for a sci-fi snooze fest?
