2023-06-19 06:51:00
The first signs of dementia are Confusion, speech disorders and difficulties in everyday life. First let that short-term memory but as dementia progresses, long-term memory also becomes impaired. The acquired cognitive, emotional and social skills are gradually degraded until those affected are barely able to cope with things independently. Researchers at Columbia University in New York have now found that apples and berries have a positive effect on memory.
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Dementia: Do phytochemicals really keep the brain fit?
Previous research has already established that phytochemicals, in particular flavonoidsthat can promote mental performance.
A recent in Specialist magazine PNAS A published study confirms this finding and attempts to provide specific quantities in order to reduce the risk of developing dementia.
In the study were 3,562 healthy individuals examined at the age of about 70 years and divided into two groups:
Half of the participants took daily for a period of three years 500 milligrams of flavanols (a subgroup of flavonoids). The other half received a Placebo ohne Flavanole.
A urine sample was also taken from 1,361 participants at the beginning of the study to determine how many flavanols they already had before the study Recordings. The general health of their diet was also assessed. Cognitive performance was determined by various tests.
result of the study
The study found that participants who ate a healthy diet rich in flavonoids were least at risk of mental decline. The test persons who recorded a low intake of flavanols from food and had an unhealthy diet were able to prevent the decline in mental fitness on the one hand and even improve memory performance on the other by taking flavanol preparations.
Particularly apples and berries are characterized by their high content of flavonoids and thus contribute significantly Reducing the risk of dementia at. In addition, dark chocolate, green and black tea, cress, red onions, kale and rocket are also rich in phytochemicals.
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