A new study confirms that a diet rich in vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids and low in trans fats is essential for brain health. Brain shrinkage associated with Alzheimer’s disease is less in older people who consumed these kinds of food. The individuals who had healthy diet scored higher on mental and thinking tests compared to those who did not follow the diet. Some of the earlier studies suggested that a heart healthy diet was also good for the brain. According to Gene L. Bowman, ND, MPH, assistant professor of neurology at the Layton Aging & Alzheimer's Disease Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, a combination of B vitamins, the antioxidants C and E, and vitamin D, would be the favorable combination of nutrients for a healthy brain. The results of the study are published in the journal, Neurology.
According to the researchers the most unfavorable content in a diet is a high amount of trans fats. Trans fat is found in baked foods and fast foods like cookies, crackers, and potato chips. Some of the good sources of B vitamins are milk and dairy, whole grain cereals and peanut butter. Vitamin C is rich in fruits and vegetables, and E is found in nuts and oils. Fatty fishes like salmon and fortified milk are rich in vitamin D.
No comments:
Post a Comment