Dementia may not be as inevitable or unbeatable as many people believe
Steering your diet onto a new course might help in turning back the hands of time on early dementia symptoms. Dispelling the fatalistic belief that dementia is simply a genetic card many are dealt, ageing specialist Claire Steves shared her insights on the Zoe Science and Nutrition podcast.
Berries, citrus fruits, onions, dark chocolate, and yes, even wine make up some flavonoid rich products, as Dr. Steves divulged further: "The brain is hugely metabolically active and needs a lot of nutrients. We know that a wide variety of plant-based nutrients is important for brain health. There’s a number of studies now that the Mediterranean diet helps to improve cognitive health."
The link between a heart-healthy diet and protection against dementia is clear, she explained: "We know there’s a relationship between vascular health and brain health. One of the other types of dementia is vascular dementia and there’s a combination of vascular factors that bring on other processes like Alzheimer's."
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