Does Genipin Protect the Nervous System
Have you ever wondered if a small gardenia fruit has great power to repair body tissues, to repair nerves. A recent study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine by a team of researchers from the University of Georgia, USA, found that a compound called genipin, extracted from gardenia, the fruit of the gardenia flower, is able to promote nerve regeneration. Today, we will take a closer look at the neurological benefits of genipin, a gardenia fruit extract.
What is Genipin?
Genipin, is a natural compound extracted from the fruit of Gardenia jasminoides, has powerful Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, it significantly promotes the regeneration of damaged axons and restores healthy vitality to neurons.
Neuroprotective Benefits of Genipin
Genipin relieves neurodegenerative diseases
Neurodegenerative diseases refer to a class of progressively worsening neurological disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD), which are usually accompanied by gradual loss of neurons and deterioration of brain function. However oxidative stress is considered to be one of the key factors leading to neurodegenerative diseases. Genipin has a powerful antioxidant effect, which can effectively neutralise free radicals, reduce oxidative damage to the nervous system and protect neurons from excessive oxidative damage.
Genipin inhibits neuroinflammation
Chronic untreated neuroinflammation can accelerate the progression of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease, so it is important to regulate chronic inflammation in the nervous system. And genipin has powerful anti-inflammatory properties to reduce the inflammatory response of the nervous system by inhibiting the secretion of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1β and TNF-α.
Genipin for Anxiety Relief
As the pace of society gradually increases, so does the pressure on people, and the number of people suffering from depression also increases. Studies have shown that Genipin is able to increase the level of serotonin, a neurotransmitter closely related to mood regulation, and that increased levels of it can effectively alleviate anxiety and depressive symptoms. And genipin has antidepressant effects comparable to fluoxetine without the side effects of traditional antidepressants.
How to Ingest Genipin?
We’ve learned that genipin has such great neurological benefits, preventing degenerative diseases and relieving stress, you'll definitely want to know how to ingest genipin.
Natural food sources
Genipin is extracted from the fruits of gardenia, and we can ingest a certain amount of genipin by brewing dried gardenia fruits in boiling water. But the amount of genipin ingested by brewing gardenia fruit is not easy to control.
Genipin supplements
Of course some businesses make it easy to ingest standard levels of genipin by extracting it from the gardenia fruit and making genipin supplements that are additionally easy to carry around. But we have to pay attention to the dose of ingested genipin supplements to be in the right amount, not overdose to avoid causing harm to the body.
Conclusion
Not only does gardenia have a refreshing fragrance, its fruit has a protective effect on the nervous system, preventing diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and relieving stress, which is of great benefit to our health.
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