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02/05/2019 / By Ellaine Castillo

The neuroprotective potential of the acorn

Researchers from Gazi University and Kilis 7 Aral?k University in Turkey have found that acorn from the kermes oak (Quercus coccifera) protects the brain by inhibiting cholinesterase activity. This finding, which was published in the Turkish Journal Of Agriculture And Forestry, was based on the results of various in vitro experiments. Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are neurodegenerative disorders […]

01/02/2019 / By Russel Davis

Daily green tea consumption found to slash dementia risk by up to 86%

Daily consumption of tea may help keep dementia at bay, new research says. Researcher at the National University of Singapore examined the tea intake of 957 adults older than 55 years old for more than 12 years. Study data show that regular tea consumption is associated with a 50 percent reduced risk of developing dementia. Data also reveals […]

12/27/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A class of plant-derived compounds show promise in treating ADHD

The number of children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has risen by over 41 percent in the last decade, making it the most commonly diagnosed childhood disorder in the U.S. Apart from conventional treatments for the condition, researchers are looking into plant-based compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs) as possible alternatives. As implied by […]

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