{"id":3121,"date":"2024-08-05T15:52:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T15:52:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/?p=3121"},"modified":"2024-10-16T21:26:36","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T21:26:36","slug":"seaweed-antioxidant-shows-promise-in-preventing-parkinsons-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tun.com\/home\/seaweed-antioxidant-shows-promise-in-preventing-parkinsons-disease\/","title":{"rendered":"Seaweed Antioxidant Shows Promise in Preventing Parkinson&#8217;s Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-block-e7eb3fc3 uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">In groundbreaking research, Osaka Metropolitan University scientists have demonstrated that antioxidants from the seaweed Ecklonia cava may prevent Parkinson\u2019s disease by protecting neurons from reactive oxygen species. This advancement could lead to significant strides in combating this neurodegenerative disorder.<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><\/div><\/footer><\/blockquote><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b0ffac9c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><div style=\"font-size:16px\" class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">The University Network<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share uagb-social-share__outer-wrap uagb-social-share__layout-horizontal uagb-block-ee584a31\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-ec619ce7\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"facebook\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256C504 119 393 8 256 8S8 119 8 256c0 123.8 90.69 226.4 209.3 245V327.7h-63V256h63v-54.64c0-62.15 37-96.48 93.67-96.48 27.14 0 55.52 4.84 55.52 4.84v61h-31.28c-30.8 0-40.41 19.12-40.41 38.73V256h68.78l-11 71.69h-57.78V501C413.3 482.4 504 379.8 504 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-32d99934\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"twitter\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M389.2 48h70.6L305.6 224.2 487 464H345L233.7 318.6 106.5 464H35.8L200.7 275.5 26.8 48H172.4L272.9 180.9 389.2 48zM364.4 421.8h39.1L151.1 88h-42L364.4 421.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-social-share-child uagb-ss-repeater uagb-ss__wrapper uagb-block-1d136f14\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__link\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?url=\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"linkedin\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-ss__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 32H31.9C14.3 32 0 46.5 0 64.3v383.4C0 465.5 14.3 480 31.9 480H416c17.6 0 32-14.5 32-32.3V64.3c0-17.8-14.4-32.3-32-32.3zM135.4 416H69V202.2h66.5V416zm-33.2-243c-21.3 0-38.5-17.3-38.5-38.5S80.9 96 102.2 96c21.2 0 38.5 17.3 38.5 38.5 0 21.3-17.2 38.5-38.5 38.5zm282.1 243h-66.4V312c0-24.8-.5-56.7-34.5-56.7-34.6 0-39.9 27-39.9 54.9V416h-66.4V202.2h63.7v29.2h.9c8.9-16.8 30.6-34.5 62.9-34.5 67.2 0 79.7 44.3 79.7 101.9V416z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have unearthed a promising new approach to combating Parkinson\u2019s disease through naturally occurring antioxidants in seaweed. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/16\/13\/2076\" title=\"\">study<\/a>, led by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa, focuses on Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, and its polyphenols, aiming to address the neurodegenerative disease which affects millions worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Parkinson\u2019s disease, characterized by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons, presents severe challenges in motor control and cognitive function. With the aging global population, the incidence of this disease is increasing at an alarming rate. Notably, neuronal damage in Parkinson\u2019s patients is often triggered by an overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are harmful to dopaminergic neurons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Given the gravity and prevalence of Parkinson\u2019s, the current landscape of treatment options is limited to symptomatic relief without addressing the root cause. This new research is pivotal as it paves the way for developing preventive and therapeutic regimens targeting the disease&#8217;s progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study utilized Parkinson\u2019s disease model mice to explore the effects of Ecklonia cava polyphenols. The mice were orally fed the antioxidants for a week, followed by the administration of rotenone, a compound known to induce Parkinsonian symptoms. Astonishingly, the antioxidants not only restored motor function impaired by rotenone but also improved intestinal motor function and the structure of colon mucosa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cellular experiments further affirmed these findings by showing that Ecklonia cava\u2019s antioxidants activate AMPK (adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase), a crucial enzyme in cellular energy regulation. This activation subsequently blunts the production of ROS, thereby preventing neuronal damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis study suggests that Ecklonia cava antioxidants may reduce neuronal damage by AMPK activation and inhibiting intracellular reactive oxygen species production,\u201dKojima-Yuasa said in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.omu.ac.jp\/en\/info\/research-news\/entry-59838.html\" title=\"\">news release<\/a>. \u201cIt is hoped that Ecklonia cava will be an effective ingredient in the prevention of Parkinson\u2019s disease.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This breakthrough highlights the potential for natural substances to offer new insights and solutions to complex medical challenges. With further development, these findings could revolutionize the way we approach neurodegenerative diseases, offering hope for millions affected by Parkinson\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Scientists at Osaka Metropolitan University have unearthed a promising new approach to combating Parkinson\u2019s disease through naturally occurring antioxidants in seaweed. The study, led by Associate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa, focuses on Ecklonia cava, a type of seaweed, and its polyphenols, aiming to address the neurodegenerative disease which affects millions worldwide. 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