Natural Antioxidants can treat neurological disorders effectively

Numerous studies reveal that neurological disorders feature among the leading causes of death owing to non-communicable diseases. Globally neurological disorders claim second highest number of lives per year. Majorly these disorders consist of damage of brain, spinal cord disorders, autonomic nervous system disorders,  movement disorders of central and peripheral nervous system leading to diseases like Parkinson, Alzheimer, epilepsy, dementia etc. Migraine is the most common disorder. 

In view of the high prevalence of major neurological disorders in India, The demand for natural approach for treatment of various neurological disorders is increasing as anti-anxiety drugs which are majorly used in treatment of neurological disorders have reported side effects.

Dr. Praveen Gupta, Director and Head, Department of Neurology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, said “many studies shows anti oxidant properties of Gamma Oryzanol  which can be applied for treatment of multiple disorders. In  Dementia, Parkinson, Motor Neurons diseases  damage is mostly caused by oxidation, Anti oxidants like Gamma Oryzanol reduces reactive products generated by oxidation and  reduces the damage caused to tissues”

The latest natural antioxidant which is produced for the first time in India is gamma oryzanol, which is very quickly gaining popularity as a super antioxidant. It is a substance that is taken out of rice bran oil. It is also found in wheat bran and some fruits and vegetables.Gamma Oryzanol if taken in supplement form at a dosage of 300 mg per day, it can do wonders on our health.

A study conducted in Japan in year 2020 suggested that Gamma Oryzanol exerts anxiolytic - like effects (effects of anti-anxiety drugs), possibly through down regulation of dopamine and that too without any reported side effects. Another study conducted in 2018 published in Journal of Pharmacological Sciences, concluded that Gamma Oryzanol might act as a potential complementary or alternative anxiolytic drug in the treatment of unavoidable weak-stress-induced anxiety. Other clinical trial conducted also suggested that Gamma Oryzanol can significantly improve the symptoms of dementia, without compromising cognitive function or causing other side effects.

Gamma Oryzanol is proving to be an effective anti-oxidant that could prevent oxidative stress-induced neurodegenerative disorders. It is a promising nutraceutical for the prevention of age-related neurodegenerative diseases. In addition, oryzanol can also regulate psychiatric disorders, stabilize tension and anxiety, and help improve insomnia.

Prolonged usage of gamma oryzanol in supplement form not only relieves symptoms of neurological disorders but also helps in prevention of various related diseases. There are a number of reported health benefits of gamma oryzanol and it is recognized as a nutraceutical by government of India for multiple benefits.