
Morinda Root Extract (MRE) is very beneficial for athletes at every level because it promotes the strength of the bones and skeletal system, allowing for strong anchorage of tendons and muscles.
MRE is also an effective agent in the treatment of depression, osteoporosis, fatigue, rheumatoid arthritis, and infertility due to its anti-depressant, anti-osteoporosis, pro-fertility, anti-radiation, anti-Alzheimer disease, anti-rheumatoid, anti-fatigue, anti-aging, cardiovascular protective, anti-oxidation, immune-regulatory, and anti-inflammatory activities. Pharmacokinetic studies have demonstrated that the main components of MRE are distributed in various organs and tissues.
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The neuroprotective effects of MRE involve mainly anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects , reducing lipofuscin levels in brain tissues, and thereby delaying the aging of brain tissue.
MRE has been widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine prescriptions, and the biological effects of its active components have been confirmed in many studies. The findings of these studies have suggested that MRE may elicit multipotent neuroprotective functions through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. Accordingly, MRE may have applications in the treatment of aging and AD – what is AD?.