New Delhi: Eating seaweed could go a long way in protecting you from Parkinson’s disease. According to a new study, Ecklonia cava, which is a brown algae seaweed, could protect one from the neurodegenerative disorder that contributes to tremors. This condition is caused by the loss of neurons in the brain that produce dopamine, a hormone associated with thinking and movement control. Globally, the incidence of Parkinson’s disease is on the rise.
How does seaweed reduce Parkinson’s disease risk?
Doctors say that Parkinson’s disease which begins aged 21 to 40 years is a rare occurrence and it is a genetic disorder. The condition starts from nerve damage when too many free radicals are released into the body. This, experts say, is essential to control since excessive free radicals damage dopamine neurotransmitters that communicate with other cells in the body. As of now, the condition has no cure but treatments are available to ease the symptoms.
A team of Japanese researchers also revealed that Ecklonia cava has polyphenols, a form of antioxidant in seaweed that is crucial for Parkinson’s disease management. This conclusion comes after scientists performed two motor function tests on mice reserved for Parkison’s disease diagnosis and control. These mice were given antioxidants every day for a week before being treated with rotenone, a compound that comes from certain plants.
The results of the study were published in Nutrients journal, and it indicated that over time, this helped improve motor function. Researchers revealed that this resulted in a boost in intestinal motor function. And apart from curbing Parkinson’s disease, the same could also go a long way in combating other health problems as well. The antioxidants work by activating AMP-activated protein kinase in the body which curbs the production of free radicals that kill cells.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University further noted that antioxidants in Ecklonia cava can prevent neuronal damage by activating and inhibiting intracellular reactive oxygen species production. This is why it is said to be crucial for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.
Researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University further noted that antioxidants in Ecklonia cava can prevent neuronal damage by activating and inhibiting intracellular reactive oxygen species production. This is why it is said to be crucial for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. Health News Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
