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Mediterranean Diet Helps The Brain

A new study shows that following a Mediterranean-style diet could help brain health and decrease risk of Alzheimer's disease. This type of diet consists of cruciferous vegetables, dark and green leafy vegetables, fish, nuts, tomatoes, fruits, salad dressing, and poultry. It is rich in fruits, nuts, cereals, whole grains, vegetables, fish, and olive oil. Consuming these foods regularly could reduce risk of Alzheimer's by around 40%.

The researchers analyzed data from around 2,000 adults over 65 who did not have dementia at the start of the study. At the end, it was found that consuming a Mediterranean-style diet was linked with a 38% reduction in risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.

This diet was found to be rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E, and folate. The folate can impact homocystein levels while Vitamin E holds a strong antioxidant effect. The fatty acids affect dementia and cognitive function by affecting membrane function and accumulation of beta-amyloid in the brain. The plaque accumulation from beta-amyloid deposits is related to brain cell damage and death from oxidative stress. This can thus go to loss of cognitive function and increased Alzheimer's.

Source: Archives of Neurology 2010, Vol. 67, Pages 6, doi:10.1001/archneurol.2010.84 "Food Combination and Alzheimer Disease Risk - A Protective Diet" Authors: Y. Gu, J.W. Nieves, Y. Stern, J.A. Luchsinger, N. Scarmeas

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