Scientists have discovered a method of preventing Alzheimer's disease

June 10, 2011

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Alzheimer's disease   - A progressive, irreversible disease brain Which leads to a violation of thinking, memory up to the loss of the ability to perform simple tasks. According to WHO, there are about 18 million patients, and by 2025 the number is expected to increase to 34 million. In this connection, the best minds around the world have been puzzled by the decision of the question of the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

For the first time, researchers from the University of Tel Aviv drew attention to the active substance cinnamon and revealed his unique feature - prevents the development of senile dementia It is known as Alzheimer's disease.

Professor Michael Ovadia   a group of scientists from the Faculty of Zoology of cinnamon allocated a special substance which in laboratory mice inhibited or even prevented the development of Alzheimer's disease.

This prospective study took place in several stages. The first of these is intended to include the work of the special healing agent of powder cinnamon sticks and preparing a special solution. Scientists with the electron microscope revealed that this particular substance hindered the development of amyloid molecules.

In the second stage, derived from cinnamon powder extract was added to the drinking water, the mixture was allowed to laboratory mice and flies, and studied the effect of the substance in their body. Pre mice raised with five congenital mutations that cause aggressive development and course of Alzheimer's disease. Flies were grown with the gene for the disease.

Scientists have observed the test animals within four months. Found slowing of disease while neither lifespan nor activity in mice and flies did not differ from healthy relatives investigated.

The scientists also found that amyloid fibers   could collapse under the action of cinnamon extract. This discovery commented Professor Obadiah , Saying that the resulting extract can not only prevent but even cure Alzheimer's disease.

At the same time, Professor Obadiah It warns that excessive use of cinnamon (daily dose of 10 g) can cause harm to health as a spice adversely affects the function liver.