Unlocking the Potential of Coffee Grounds in Preventing Neurodegenerative Diseases
Researchers from The University of Texas at El Paso have discovered that Caffeic-acid based Carbon Quantum Dots (CACQDs) derived from used coffee grounds have the potential to protect brain cells from damage caused by neurodegenerative diseases. The CACQDs were found to be neuroprotective in test tube experiments and cell lines, removing free radicals and inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid protein fragments. The researchers believe that this treatment could be effective in preventing the progression of conditions like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's if administered in the early stages. The extraction process is environmentally friendly, making it an economical and sustainable solution.