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Marine Krzisch, Lecturer in Neuroscience, University of Leeds

EXPLAINED: Why eating seaweed might help prevent parkinson s disease | Rare Historical Photos

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Eating the seaweed Ecklonia cava may be able to slow down or prevent Parkinson’s disease, according to a 2024 study.

Researchers found that antioxidants in the seaweed – which is often used in soups and salads in Asian cuisine – may protect our neurons from free radicals to prevent this debilitating disease.

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