PETALING JAYA: A Malaysian researcher from Universiti Kebangsaan Melayu (UKM) has managed to supply a complement that may assist counter dementia.
Dr You Yee Xing, 28, formulated the complement utilizing King’s Salad (Cosmos caudatus) – a plant also called Ulam Raja. It’s utilized in a wide range of native dishes reminiscent of Nasi Kerabu, Nasi Ulam, and Pucuk Ulam.
The complement additionally incorporates polyphenol and antioxidants which assist to maintain the mind energetic in outdated age. It’s stated to work by lowering lipid peroxidation, which is a course of that may trigger harm to cells whereas rising the degrees of glutathione, a substance concerned in tissue constructing and restore.
Dr You stated the complement is ready to improve international cognitive operate and reminiscence in aged people, whereas additionally lowering emotional stress and disturbance.
UKM awarded Dr You the “Anugerah Emas Kedoktoran” (Golden Doctorate Award) on the college’s forty ninth convocation ceremony for formulating the complement.
“The outcomes of his analysis has resulted in a complement that may improve general cognitive operate, reminiscence, and scale back stress and emotional disturbances among the many aged,“ UKM stated in a Fb publish.
“And his work has additionally positively impacted each the well being of the general public and the nation’s financial system by serving to increase the agricultural sector related to the King’s Salad plant.
“That apart, he additionally has a cheery disposition and speaks Bahasa Malaysia properly,“ the college added.
“He’s now accomplished his research within the subject of dietetics, however intends to additional his research. Dr You has efficiently printed his work in 23 well-known journals, together with these regarding his subject of research and in numerous guide chapters.”
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