Brain Health Benefits of Sage
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▪ Camphor is an oily substance known to stimulate nerve endings. It gives sage its pungent smell.
▪ Carnosic acid and carnosol trigger a molecule known as peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPAR-gamma) that helps regulate blood sugar, lipids, and inflammation.
▪ Phenolic acids are believe to protect cells from the oxidative damage caused by free radicals in the brain.
See "Health Benefits of Sage", https://www.verywellfit.com/add-flavor-and-lower-cholesterol-with-sage-4069887.