Parkinson's disease: New clue on how the brain’s 'recycling system' breaks down

[JustJeff]

This might be of interest to anyone newly diagnosed with PD and seeking a better understanding of the condition

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[Boscoejean]

Herbs might not be adequate to help in this situation:

"Oregano, sage, and rosemary are not only popular in the kitchen but also possess potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that may enhance autophagy. No wonder they have been used as natural remedies for centuries. Research has shown their potent anti-inflammatory properties as well"

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[Boscoejean]

"Based on the significant roles of mitochondria and autophagy in PD, maintaining and stabilizing mitochondrial function or promoting the degradation of damaged mitochondria might benefit the protection of dopaminergic neurons. Data on the possible connection between defects in mitophagy and PD suggest that modulation of autophagy might be one avenue for treating some types of this disease. However, autophagy is described as a double-edged sword, because both reduced and excessive autophagy can be detrimental; therefore, simply upregulating autophagy is not a practical course of action, and the application of autophagy-inducing drugs must be undertaken with extreme caution."

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