A revealed that a commonly found in pomegranates, strawberries, walnuts and some other foods could or even the effects of disease. Scientists discovered that urolithin A, a metabolite compound commonly found in the fruits and nuts helps the body remove damaged mitochondria from the brain. One of the contributing factors to Alzheimer's symptoms is a buildup of proteins or waste in the brain that leads to blockage in neurological pathways or blood flow that kills brain cells and subsequently leads to cognitive difficulties, according to the .
That's not the cause of all Alzheimer's, but addressing that factor could reduce symptoms or slow the development of the incurable, progressive disease. And that's exactly what could happen in patients who eat pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts — buildups could occur less frequently, leading to "positive results" in patients, according to Vilhelm Bohr, a biochemist at the University of Copenhagen, who was one of the scientists who conducted . Speaking to the university's press office, Bohr said, "Our study on mouse models with AD [Alzheimer's disease] shows that urolithin A, which is a naturally occurring substance in i.
a. pomegranates, can alleviate memory problems and other consequences of dementia." He added, "Even though the study was conducted on mouse models, the prospects are positive.
So far, research has shown promising results for the substance in the muscles, and clinical trials on humans are being planned." According to B.
