Plant compound found in spices and herbs increases brain connections
Thursday, December 10, 2015 - 15:32
in Biology & Nature
Brazilian researchers from D’Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR), Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) have demonstrated in laboratory that apigenin, a substance found in parsley, thyme, chamomile and red pepper, improves neuron formation and strengthens the connections between brain cells. Previous experiments with animals had already […]