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ImproveCognitive Function and Memory with RoyalJelly
By WilliamRudolph for
Royal jellyis one of the most nutritionally complex foods on the planet with the abilityto shore up many nutritional deficiencies and may help people overcome conditionsthey may have been dealing with for years. Royal jelly is also highly regardedfor its brain-boosting capabilities. Whether you are a young student lookingfor an edge on an exam, a CEO with tremendous demands on your time, or havereceived the devastating diagnosis of Alzheimer`s disease, royal jelly may beable to deliver remarkable results.
Royal Jellyand the Acetylcholine Connection
Royal jellyis a creamy substance produced by the common worker bee; one of the purposes isof developing and nourishing the queen bee. On this diet of royal jelly, thequeen bee will typically grow to be 40 percent larger and can live up to 40times longer than the worker bee. Royal jelly isn`t just food for the queenbee, it`s her longevity strategy.
Royaljelly`s structure and composition has not, so far been replicated by man in anylab. The only lab capable of producing such a substance is the bee hive. Thissuperfood is rich in protein, loaded with B vitamins, and contains many otherminerals and nutrients. One of the key ingredients in royal jelly that may haveprofound implications for improving memory and invigorating mental acuity isacetylcholine.
Acetylcholinewas the first neurotransmitter discovered. It is found in the brain, spinalcord, and throughout areas of the nervous system. It regulates memory and isneeded to transmit nerve messages from cell to cell. Interestingly, royal jellyis the only natural source of pure acetylcholine. Optimal levels ofacetylcholine in the brain are associated with improved memory, fluidity ofthought, and enhanced cognitive function.
Implicationsfor Alzheimer`s Disease
Part of thewonderful symmetry of nature is its ability to deliver a formidable solutionequivalent to virtually any problem you encounter. Though conventional medicinehas not found a cure for Alzheimer`s disease, royal jelly may offer substantialbenefits. Alzheimer`s disease is a progressive, degenerative, neurologicaldisease that is thought to be irreversible. It usually afflicts people afterthe age of 65 and is the fourth leading cause of death among adults. Thepathology of Alzheimer`s disease includes the presence of extracellular plaques(clusters of dead and dying nerve cells) and intracellular"neurofibrillary tangles" (twisted fragments of protein within nervecells). These plaques and fibrous entanglements in the brain disrupt lines ofcommunication and inhibit the production of acetylcholine. This leads to loss ofmemory, anxiety, irritability, and difficulty in expressing thoughts.
Mosttraditional treatments pursued by Western medicine try to increase levels ofacetylcholine in the brain of the Alzheimer`s patient. These drugs attempt toraise the levels of acetylcholine by inhibiting the enzymes that lead to thebreakdown or degradation of acetylcholine. Royal jelly, however, can raiselevels of acetylcholine without the side effects often associated with the useof medications, such as nausea and liver toxicity.
Initiallywhen looking at royal jelly as a brain-boosting strategy, it may appear costprohibitive. Keep in mind that this gift from the hive is truly one of theelite superfoods available anywhere. It is also highly potent and concentrated,so a little goes a long way. It can be found in its traditional, jelly-likeform and ingested directly. Also, modern advances in formulation technologyhave made it available now in a freeze dried, powdered form that is perfect formixing with smoothies or adding to a homemade sports drink.
Resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetylcholine
http://psyweb.com/Documents/00000003.jsp
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20298170
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alzheimer
http://www.herbs2000.com/h_menu/bp_royal_jelly.htm
http://thenaturalshopper.com/beeproducts/royaljelly.html
http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/nutrients/royal-jelly.php
WilliamRudolph is a natural health enthusiast who enjoys researching and learningabout natural health approaches and strategies, longevity techniques, andnatural ways of achieving peak performance
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