Keeps plaque from building in brain
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Olive oil may combat deadly brain disease
According to a new study from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, there may be another reason to love extra-virgin olive oil besides the fact that it promotes good heart health — olive oil may play a role in preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
Small toxic proteins called ADDL molecules are believed to bind to neurons, making it more difficult for brain cells to fluidly communicate with one another. This is where oleocanthal, a naturally-occurring chemical found in olive oil, may help.
According to the research, oleocanthal alters the structure of the ADDL molecules in a way that deters the toxic protein from binding to neurons and disrupting brain function, a finding which may open up more effective treatment avenues for the country’s sixth leading cause of death.
Source: dailynorthwestern.com
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