A research has identified how nutrition is connected to dementia, in particular, the MIND diet reduces its incidence by more than 50%
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousA research has identified how nutrition is connected to dementia, in particular, the MIND diet reduces its incidence by more than 50%
La dementia it's a condition that affects the brain, and a new one study examined the link between eating patterns and Alzheimer's risk and found that the MIND diet has several benefits. (Read also: Best Diet 2022: the ranking of the best diets to lose weight and protect the heart)
Dementia includes a set of symptoms associated with progressive brain decline; the most common type of dementia is the Alzheimer's disease, which primarily affects memory, thinking and behavior. Age is a predominant risk factor, but it's not the only one, and it has been shown that specific dietary patterns reduce the risk of disease onset.
The study found that the Mediterranean-style diet can lower the risk of getting sick, but the MIND diet has been linked to a 54% lower incidence of the disease.
The MIND diet is the progeny of two existing eating styles: the DASH diet and Mediterranean diet. The main foods in the MIND diet are:
- Whole grains
- oil seeds
- green leafy vegetables
- olive oil.
Several studies indicate i brain-boosting benefits associated with the MIND diet. One of the most notable was one study conducted at Rush University in Chicago; the researchers assessed the incidence of Alzheimer's disease among 923 participants who were already following the MIND, DASH and Mediterranean diet for a period of five years.
Research found that the MIND diet reduced the risk of getting sick by 53%. Furthermore, what was found was that even those who followed the diet moderately had a 35% reduced risk. A meta-analysis of 34.168 participants showed, however, that greater adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with a 21% reduced risk of developing cognitive disorders, and a 40% reduced risk of Alzheimer's.
What is the reason for this effect? The Mediterranean diet reduces the signs of inflammation, which is associated with Alzheimer's disease in the brain. In addition, this meal plan is also linked to lower levels of cholesterol, which research suggests may be associated with memory and thinking problems.
I symptoms Alzheimer's disease progress slowly over the course of several years and can sometimes be confused with other conditions, leading to old age. In the early stages, the main symptom is i memory lapses; for example, a person with early-stage Alzheimer's disease may:
- forget recent conversations or events
- forget the names of places and objects
- find it hard to think of the right word
- ask questions repeatedly
- show poor judgment or find it more difficult to make decisions
- become less flexible and more reluctant to try new things.
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