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Alzheimer's disease is a degenerative disorder of the brain with progressive deterioration in memory and mental performance, often referred to as dementia. Scientists have come to the conclusion that an unpretentious plant that can grow in any garden effectively protects against the development of dementia.
Basil is used in cooking. It contains fenchol, a natural compound that protects the brain from pathologies.
“It turned out that this natural component reduces the number of so-called” zombie cells “, or senescent neuronal cells,”
Scientists tested the properties of basil on laboratory animals, it turned out that the natural component reduces the number of cells that contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease. They stop multiplying and slowly die. Experts hope that the data obtained will be useful in the creation of new natural medicines for the prevention of dementia.
Earlier, “Letidor” wrote that scientists have named an unexpected reason for the risk of senile dementia in women.
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