29 Jul 2014
Cinnamon for Parkinson’s Disease?
Maylin Rodriguez-Paez RN
Can a common spice help stop a debilitating disease? That’s what the latest research suggests.
Scientists from Chicago found that cinnamon may alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in mice.
Parkinson’s disease is characterized by the loss of neurons in the substantia nigra, an area of the brain that produces dopamine and affects movement.
Typical symptoms include tremors, slowed movements, stiffness, and balance problems.
Currently few options exist to treat the disease. Fortunately, alternative therapies are coming to the forefront, providing additional options for the 7–10 million people who are affected worldwide.1
