Magnesium: Ally for neurotransmission disruption

Magnesium: Ally for neurotransmission disruption

Magnesium is a healing ally for Neurotransmission Disruption after a brain injury.  It is an abundant cation (positive charged ion) that plays a vital role in cellular metabolism and nerve function. Magnesium acts as a calcium channel blocker, which helps to decrease...
Neurotransmission after a Brain Injury

Neurotransmission after a Brain Injury

Neurotransmission gets altered after a brain injury. The causes for this are multifaceted and include; mitochondrial dysfunction, axonal dysfunction, and changes in ion flux. Axonal Stretch Axons, nerve fibers that conduct electrical impulses, are vulnerable to any...
Curcumin: A Powerful Anti-inflammatory

Curcumin: A Powerful Anti-inflammatory

Curcumin or Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory herb. It is effective in modulating the pathways involved in oxidative stress, inflammation, cell death, and autophagy. In India where turmeric is widely used it’s been found to have a reduced incidence of...
Resveratrol: a Powerful Antioxidant

Resveratrol: a Powerful Antioxidant

Resveratrol is a natural polyphenol that is found in more than 70 different plant species. It is in red wine, grape skins, and seeds. It also acts against bacteria and fungi. It also has powerful antioxidant and antitumor actions. Resveratrol is shown to reduce...
Oxidative Stress after a Brain Injury

Oxidative Stress after a Brain Injury

The Neurometabolic Cascade begins with an initial or primary injury, often a hit to the head, causing a traumatic brain injury. If not treated, the neurometabolic cascade sets in motion secondary complications that often linger for years, even decades. So seeking...