2023-11-13 01:39:58
Eating strawberries every day may help some people reduce the risk of developing dementia, according to University of Cincinnati researchers, reports the scientific journal Nutrients.
Over a 12-week period, 30 patients aged 50 to 65, who were overweight and claimed to have mild cognitive impairment participated in a study during which they were asked to stop eating all forms of berries.
During the study, half of them had to consume strawberry powder mixed with water during each lunch. The rest of the participants received a placebo instead of the strawberry powder.
The researchers then tested and analyzed the long-term memory, mood and physical state of each guinea pig.
They found that the group who consumed strawberry powder performed better on a test during which participants had to remember a list of words. They also found that this portion of the guinea pigs experienced a significant drop in depressive symptoms.
“Strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which have been attributed several health benefits both in metabolism and in the cognitive sphere,” explained Professor Robert Krikorian, of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the College. of Medicine from the University of Cincinnati.
The latter argues that the data collected suggests that those who eat strawberries or blueberries regularly see their cognitive functions decline more slowly as they age.
Professor Krikorian adds that strawberries contain ellagic acid and ellagitannins, which have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-cancer properties.
The researchers hope to be able to carry out further studies with more participants and different doses of strawberries to better measure the impact of this fruit on cognitive functions.
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