A new research was conduced at the Memorial University in New Foundland , Canada indicates that the consumption of blueberries can potentially protect against Parkinson’s disease and increase your life span.
In their report the researchers explained that previous studies suggested that alpha-synuclein plays a critical role in regulating the release of dopamine - a neurotransmitter involved in motor control that is believed to be lacking in patients with Parkinson's.
People that have an accumulation of alpha-synuclein are more likely to experience oxidative stress. that can cause cell damage or death because it affects the body's ability to protect itself from cell damage with antioxidants.
In this study the researchers found that flies that were fed the blueberry extract had up to an 8-day (15%) greater lifespan than flies that had been fed a standard diet. In addition, blueberry extract appeared to improve eye defects in the flies.
According to Dlead researcher Dr. Staveley:
“The increase in lifespan seen in the fruit flies is the equivalent to an 8-year extended lifespan in humans. If you have a disease and you're given an extra 8 years of life, you'd probably be pretty happy with that. “
If you’re interested in reducing your risk of Parkinsons’ disease and extending your life, you might want to make blueberries a regular part of your diet.
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