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Acupuncture may alleviate Parkinson’s symptoms
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Author: Simge Eva DoganPublished: 6 June 2019
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A study conducted by researchers in South Korea has found that acupuncture may help alleviate motor symptoms of Parkinson’s.
The study – published in science journal ‘Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience’ – collected data from 42 existing trials testing the effects of acupuncture on different mouse models of Parkinson’s disease.
A total of 40 studies showed that acupuncture increased levels of tyrosine hydroxylase – an enzyme in the brain which is part of the dopamine-producing process.
Although there was no evidence to suggest acupuncture can induce changes in dopamine levels, results suggested that acupuncture may help alleviate motor symptoms in mice.
Discussing their findings, the researchers commented: “Acupuncture treatment potentially protected [dopamine] neurons through various beneficial mechanisms.
“Nevertheless, resolving the low quality of studies and further research investigating the efficacy of different acupuncture treatment methods in Parkinson’s disease rodent models will be needed.”
For more information on the latest Parkinson’s research please visit the EPDA website.
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