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Scientists are exploring the potential of a medicinal plant extract from Centella asiatica (CA) as a solution for healthy aging. Past studies have shown that its key components exhibit anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cognitive benefits, linked to the plant's antioxidant and mitoprotective properties. Mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress play a significant role in aging and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. Researchers believe that CA could be an effective treatment for brain aging and neurodegenerative diseases based on its antioxidative and mitoprotective effects.
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