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Vitexin protects dopaminergic neurons in MPTP-induced Parkinson’s disease through PI3K/Akt signaling pathway

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Vitexin is an apigenin flavone glucoside, a chemical compound found in the passion flower, Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree or chasteberry), in the Phyllostachys nigra bamboo leaves,[1] in the pearl millet (Pennisetum millet),[2] and in Hawthorn.

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mountain hawthorn extract was used in the above trial

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Promising! I was just researching apigenin for sleep, and I see it may help with Parkinson's, as well. However, the urology research suggests apigenin may have a negative effect on testosterone or fertility.

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