Can a healthy diet effectively protect against dementia? Doctors have been trying for several years to find out whether a special diet plan can reduce the risk of disease. A new study from the USA has found evidence that the right nutritional plan can increase the brain's resistance to the disease process. The so-called mind diet could therefore prove to be an effective preventative measure against dementia. Scientists at Columbia University recently announced the results of their study and published an article on the subject in the “Neurology” journal.
Mind diet: Improve cognitive abilities with a healthy diet
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The diet of around 2,600 participants between the ages of 25 and 45 was assessed daily as part of the study. Researchers found that people who followed this diet plan, consuming legumes, fish, whole grains, green leafy vegetables and berries weekly, had improved cognitive abilities at age 55. A diet high in fat and calories, on the other hand, promoted dementia.
The reason for the possibly preventativeEffect of the dietis that the foods mentioned above contain unsaturated fats, important fiber, proteins, antioxidants and minerals. In any case, the benefits of a healthy diet are quickly lost if the participant changes their diet back to the traditional Western diet.
According to the researchers, how can this counteract Alzheimer's disease?
This type of diet was developed by Professor Martha Morris in the USA. The scientist specifically selected only low-fat foods with blood pressure-lowering properties that improve blood circulation in the brain over the long term. That's how it worksReduce Alzheimer's risk by 50% with a diet plan. Other risk factors such as smoking, alcohol abuse, high cholesterol levels and lack of exercise should not be underestimated.
