Moringa can help prevent seizures

[Cinnabar]

Moringa, known as the "Miracle Tree" in leaf, tea capsule form contains a plethora of nutritional value. One being Glutamic Acid which is an active neurotransmitter substance which increases memory. But being converted into the anti-neurotransmitter GABA, Glutamic Acid can help prevent seizures.

You can purchase Morninga as leafy green in health produce stores as well as in tea. I just bought Moringa in capsule form but will follow up with the tea as the capsules are quite expensive.


I think you will find this article interesting in quest for general health.

http://moringa4theworld.com/research.php


It can also help reduce the urge to smoke.

http://www.seacoast.com/smoke-out-extract/christophers-original-formulas/1-oz/p3457

 

[Nakamova]

Sounds like an interesting product! Two cautions: 1. Since it isn't regulated as a drug, it may be tough to know how much of any active ingredients you're getting in each capsule. 2. It contains aspartic acid, which can trigger seizures for some folks. This may or may not be problematic, since it also contains other amino acids that could potentially balance out any stimulant effects and promote inhibitory ones.

Let us know how this works for you Cinnabar!

 

[Cinnabar]

Thanks, Nak. I'll look into the concerns. I don't know how long it takes for positive effects but I will certainly keep you posted!

 

[Nakamova]

It really sounds like it could be beneficial. There have been some studies about it's benefits, but it would be great if more could be done. I wonder if, as a natural product, there's less interest in it from the drug companies.

 

[epileric]

I saw no mention of it on the anti-smoking ad

Ingredients: Lobelia Herb, Rose Hips & Cayenne (200,000 H.U.)

Also, I saw no mention of how Moringa can help seizures in any of the studies on the page you linked to. The John Hopkins one even claimed that there is very little research to prove anything about moringa

(116). Although the oral history here is also voluminous, it has been subject to much less intense scientific scrutiny,and it is useful to review the claims that have been made and to assess the quality of evidence available for the more well-documented claims.

The other studies were for how it effects diarrhea and duodenal ulcers

 

[Chaz1]

Cinnabar,

Will be real interested to get your overall opinion on this - if you decide to use for a while...

Thank u!!

 

[Nakamova]

Eric -- I found this Moringa study to be interesting: http://www.irjponline.com/admin/php/uploads/vol-2_issue-7/30.pdf

 

[epileric]

Thanks for the study Nak but even that study said that it cannot prevent seizures though it does have anti-seizure properties and only on mice.

 

[Nakamova]

The study did suggest that by several markers (in mice studies) moringa seemed as effective as a number of existing anti-seizure meds, and may potentially be effective against generalized tonic-clonics. But I agree, it's very preliminary. It would be nice to see more research done on this.

 

[Cint]

Thanks for the info, Laurie. Keep us posted.

 

[epileric]

The study did suggest that by several markers (in mice studies) moringa seemed as effective as a number of existing anti-seizure meds, and may potentially be effective against generalized tonic-clonics. But I agree, it's very preliminary. It would be nice to see more research done on this.

I didn't see where it said that moringa seemed as effective as a number of existing anti-seizure meds unless they're very poor anti-seizure meds.

Result
Maximal electroshock test
The extract showed significant decrease in the duration of hind limb tonic extension (HLTE) induced by maximal electroshock (P<0.0001) but was unable to completely prevent itss occurrence. The effect of methanolic extract of Moringa Oleifera was in dose dependant manner. Diazepam completely protected mice against maximal electroshock induced convulsion.

 

[Nakamova]

In the discussion and conclusion section of the article:

The methanolic extract was not able to abolish HTLE (hind-limb tonic extension) at all the doses used in this study, but significantly reduced its duration. HTLE is the universal feature of maximal electroshock in mice, rabbits, cats, monkeys and humans. Abolition of HLTE in MES (maximal electroshock-induced seizures) test predicts the ability of the drug to prevent the spread of seizure discharge and correlates well in suppressing generalized tonic-clonic seizures. All the currently available antiepileptic drugs that are used to treat generalized tonic-clonic seizures (e.g., Phenytoin, lamotrigine, and carbamazepine) are effective in the MES test. From the significant activity shown by the methanolic extract of M. oleifera in the MES test, it may be concluded that it is effective against the generalized tonic-clonic convulsion.

 

[epileric]

Exactly, it predicts the spread of seizure discharge. I see that to mean that it does not prevent seizures though it might stop a seizure from evolving into a tonic clonic.

 

[Cinnabar]

Exactly, it predicts the spread of seizure discharge. I see that to mean that it does not prevent seizures though it might stop a seizure from evolving into a tonic clonic.

There are plenty predictions and mighty mights in most all studies concerning just about any touted cure-alls for many medical conditions.

I've read so many articles concerning the relationship of Bi-Polar and Dissociative Identity Disorder as it relates to Temporal Lobe Epilepsy. They begin with "Studies show strong correlation then end with...however it's not conclusive. So frustrating.

However, I'll continue my research and want to thank you both for exploring the pros and cons of Moringa. You've given me more to work with. L ~

 

[Nakamova]

Eric, several of the anti-seizure meds also work by preventing a seizure from spreading, rather than stopping it before it starts. So Moringa may work in a similar matter, and as the article concludes, may be effective against generalized t-cs.

 

[Elaine H]

Thanks, it's fascinating!! Will have a look and see if you can get it here in the UK. X