Preventing Parkinson's disease may lie in seaweed antioxidants: Osaka Metropolitan University research. Learn about the recent research on prevention of Parkinson's disease. Preventing Parkinson's Disease : A new study revealed that Seaweed antioxidants can be a key component in preventing Parkinson's disease.
The study was conducted by Osaka Metropolitan University under the guidance of Assoicate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa in which Seaweed antioxidants were found to be effective in prevention of Parkinson's disease. Seaweed is a microalgae marine plant found in oceans, rivers and other water bodies. They are packed with fiber, vitamins like vitamin B and K and minerals like zinc, iron and iodine.
According to the National Ocean Service, seaweeds were used by ancient Egyptians as a healing agent for wounds, burns and rashes. They contain antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. They also contain anti-cancer properties, according to the National Ocean Service.
Research Findings On Seaweed Antioxidants The research was conducted on mice by feeding them seaweed antioxidants, ecklonia cava polyphenols orally for one week and then rotenone which decreased the motor functioning of the mice. However, the study found that seaweed antioxidants restored motor functions along with improving intestinal motor function and colon mucosa structure. "It is hoped that Ecklonia cava will be an effective ingredient in the prevention of Parkinson's disease," said Professor Kojima-Yuasa.
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