Introduction: Scientists at the Texas Institute for Regenerative Medicine have discovered that an important antioxidant found in peanuts and red wine may be key in combating Alzheimer's disease.
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Previous research has confirmed that the human brain generally begins to decline after the age of 25. After middle age, the decline in cognitive abilities can impact memory decline in old age. Researchers have found that peanuts and red wine contain a compound called "resveratrol," which can protect cells from age-related damage, thus helping patients with severe neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's patients.
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The research team, led by Professor Ashok K. Shetty, head of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine and a professor of molecular and cellular medicine, conducted an experiment dividing laboratory mice into two groups. One group was fed resveratrol, while the other served as the control group. After an observation period of 22 to 25 months, it was found that the group not fed resveratrol, although their spatial abilities were maintained, showed a significant decline in new spatial memory. In contrast, the group fed resveratrol showed a doubling of neuronal development and growth. Additionally, the study also found that the microvasculature in the brains of the first group of mice was significantly improved, and the level of chronic inflammation in the hippocampus was relatively lower.
Researchers state: The newly discovered evidence suggests that resveratrol can help middle-aged and elderly people improve memory and emotional function in their later years.
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