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Perilla frutescens

12/07/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Why perilla oil could be the next big thing for Alzheimer’s prevention

In traditional Chinese medicine, shiso or perilla (Perilla frutescens) leaves are used to treat different health conditions such as asthma or nausea. However, data from a study revealed that shiso can be used to develop natural cures that can one day treat or even prevent neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. Perilla oil’s protective properties In the […]

11/27/2018 / By Zoey Sky

ALA-rich perilla oil shows potential in preventing Alzheimer’s

A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food revealed that Perilla frutescens (perilla), which is full of alpha-linoleic acid (ALA), can help treat or prevent neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, researchers observed the protective effect of three kinds of vegetable oils with different fatty acid compositions against cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) mouse models. […]

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