Sentences with phrase «prevent brain degeneration»
Omega - 3 fatty acids found in flaxseeds, walnuts and kiwi fruit prevent brain degeneration and are helpful in treating some mood disorders.
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«The most obvious function of glial cells has been related to their role in forming scar tissue to prevent the spread of injury and neuronal degeneration, but so much about their role in the brain is unknown.»
While enzyme replacement therapy can correct the deficiency in peripheral tissues, researchers have been unable to channel the enzyme across the so - called blood - brain barrier to prevent the accumulation of glucocerebroside in the brain, which results in neuronal degeneration.
NGF is prevented from entering the brain by the blood - brain barrier, which is why it's so important for the brain to synthesize the protein on its own to help protect against degeneration and maintain optimum function.
Methylation is a molecular process necessary for healthy brain function and helping prevent brain inflammation and degeneration.
Astaxanthin crosses the blood - brain barrier as well as the blood - retinal barrier, which brings antioxidant and anti-inflammatory protection to the eyes, brain, and central nervous system and reduces the risk for cataracts, macular degeneration, blindness, and may be important for preventing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.