Source: www.dailygalaxy.com
UNITED STATES, September 17, 2009: Recent studies have found that there are probably ways to regenerate brain matter. Animal studies conducted at the National Institute on Aging Gerontology Research Center and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, for example, have shown that both calorie restriction and intermittent fasting along with vitamin and mineral intake, increase resistance to disease, extend lifespan, and stimulate production of neurons from stem cells.
In addition, fasting has been shown to enhance synaptic elasticity, possibly increasing the ability for successful re-wiring following brain injury.
Another recent finding, stemming from the Burnham Institute for Medical Research and Iwate University in Japan, reports that the herb rosemary contains an ingredient that fights off free radical damage in the brain. Omega-3s fatty acids DHA and EPA found in walnuts and fatty fish are thought to help ward off Alzheimer’s disease. And turmeric, typically found in curry, contains curcumin, a chemical with potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties with effects on brain regeneration.