植物性的成分可为对抗失智症提供保护作用。在实验室模型的研究中，研究人员发现绿茶中的关键成分EGCG（一种儿茶素）以及胡萝卜中的阿魏酸能够透过减少大脑中的神经炎症以及氧化压力，进而帮助逆转阿兹海默症。
Plant-based substances may offer protection against dementia. Using laboratory models, researchers have discovered that EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate)—a key ingredient in green tea, and ferulic acid—a compound in carrots, can help reverse Alzheimer’s disease by reducing neuroinflammation and oxidative stress in the brain.
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become a worldwide public health concern. AD is a fatal neurodegenerative illness that likely begins with brain changes 20 years or more prior to clinical symptoms. AD is characterized by progressive decline in memory and other cognitive functions, eventually leading to dementia and death.
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Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC): https://www.jbc.org/
JBC is a weekly peer-reviewed scientific journal that was established in 1905. Since 1925, it is published by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. It covers research in areas of biochemistry and molecular biology.
