The passion fruit is hardly the one you most often have on the fruit platter at home. But maybe it’s a new favorite after reading this article. At least that has been the case with Evandro Fei Fang. He is an associate professor at Akershus Hospital and the University of Oslo, and leads an international research group that works with aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, they made findings that suggest that precisely this wrinkled matter with jelly-like pulp can reduce memory loss and slow down the development of the disease. Google trend and empty store shelf – For the past two years, I have been eating passion fruit almost every day. One in the morning and one in the evening. I usually have it over yogurt, says Fang. He started this several years ago, after he and colleagues made the first findings that could indicate that the passion fruit possibly works against Alzheimer’s. Recently, they have done research on human cells in the laboratory and on mice that strengthen the theory. Associate Professor at Ahus and UiO, Evandro Fei Fang. Photo: Ahus Nyheten published Akershus Hospital on its website just before the weekend. Forskning.no has also discussed the findings. Whether it is coincidental is not known, but: More than usual have searched for passion fruit on Google recently, with a solid jump up the trend lists on Saturday. How often do you get passion fruit in you? Have never tasted ? Less often than once a year ? About once a month ? Every week ? Show result – I did not know! says Associate Professor Fang to news. This weekend, however, he made an observation that made him wonder – and pull on the smiley face. – I usually buy passion fruit in Greenland (in Oslo journ.anm.). When I was there on Saturday afternoon, it was empty! They usually have many. Maybe it was coincidental – maybe it was because we published our news on Friday, says Fang. Evandro Fei Fang got a surprise when it ran out of passion fruit in the store. Photo: Evandro Fei Fang What’s the matter with passion fruit? Alzheimer’s disease has been known for over 100 years and has been extensively researched. Still, there is no cure yet. Fang thinks one of the most interesting theories about Alzheimer’s is that the cells in the body become “tired” with age. Facts about Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. The disease causes damage and loss of brain cells, and usually develops over many years. The first symptoms of Alzheimer’s are usually problems with memory, language and ability to orientate. Both younger and older people can get Alzheimer’s disease, but it is most common in the elderly. About 60 percent of all people with dementia have Alzheimer’s disease. Changes in blood vessels and blood circulation to the brain can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The causes are the same as increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease: high blood pressure, smoking, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels and obesity. But it is also possible to get Alzheimer’s despite healthy living habits. Alzheimer’s disease is a result of harmful changes in the brain. It can be biochemical changes, protein deposits, or cell changes that lead to nerve cell death. Research has given us some answers as to why this happens. Among other things, we know that there are several factors that work together, and that lead to the disease developing. (Source: National Association for Public Health) At the Fang lab in Oslo, they have previously found that part of our cells, the mitochondrion, is important to explain this. “Tired” cells weaken the mitochondria. When that happens, we often get a vicious circle of increasing failure in both energy production and cell repair. For almost five years, Fang and his colleagues have been searching in nature to find molecules that slow down this poor development. They have especially taken an interest in exotic fruits. This is what the passion fruit looks like before it is ripe. Photo: Yara Fabrin / Pixabay Previous studies have indicated that people who eat a lot of it have a lower incidence of dementia. – In Thailand, it is common to eat passion fruit. This was one of the reasons why we centered the research around this one, says Fang. And the very recent study suggests that extracts from the passion fruit in particular may improve some of the symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Continues the research – and eating passion fruit Fang and his colleagues still have a lot of work ahead of them. What exactly is it in the passion fruit that can slow down the development of Alzheimer’s disease? And if so, how much do we have to get in it for it to have anything to do with it? By revealing the secret of the passion fruit, we may be on the trail of a pill that can give thousands of people a better old age. – I am very optimistic, says Fang. While the work continues in full, he will eat passion fruit. – I will not wait for the clinical results. We already know a lot about the benefits of the passion fruit. It’s healthy. And it tastes good, says Fang. So, how about making some digg with passion fruit today? ?? Here are some suggestions from news’s recipes:
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Can passion fruit work against Alzheimer’s? Yes, think researchers with Evandro Fei Fang at the helm – news Trøndelag
