Israeli researchers say passionfruit prevents brain decay
Prof. Alon Samach, professor of horticulture and Dr. Aron Troen, professor of nutritional neuroscience, both at the Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment in Rehovot, say the new variety has shown the ability to reduce oxidation damage in the brains of test animals and could show promise against the age-related breakdown sometimes implicated in conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s diseases.
“It’s very hard to stop these diseases once they begin to ravage the brain,” Troen told Tazpit Press Service (TPS).“Prevention is our best bet. One way to accomplish that, we believe, is to protect the vascular system from the natural aging process by sustaining the health of the capillaries that provide blood, oxygen and sugar to the brain. Many of the chemicals found in passion fruit are natural antioxidants, which aids that process.”
Their tests showed promising results in mice and rats but they are still awaiting human trials. They remain hopeful, as the research could help many of people around the world.
source: breakingisraelnews.com
