What Is Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimers diseaseis a brain disorder that causes a person’s memory and thinking skills to decline.
It is the most common cause of dementia in older adults.
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Here are 7 dietitian-recommended foods rich in important nutrients that support healthy brain function.
The people in the group who ate blueberries daily performed better than the placebo group.
Blueberries are easy to add to yogurt, cereal, salads, baked goods, and smoothies.
They also work well on their own as a quick snack.
Then, they asked participants to eat a blueberry-supplemented diet for 16 weeks.
They are one of the richest food sources ofcholinea nutrient that supports cognitive function.
While eggs are a breakfast staple, you’re free to include them at every meal.
Egg yolks also contain a carotenoid calledlutein.
Although lutein is thought to supporteye health, it may also play an important role in brain health.
Similar to how lutein accumulates in the eye, its also present in the brain.
Higher levels of lutein led to better cognitive function in older adults and better academic performance in children.
Walnuts
Walnutscontain many unique compounds, such as ALAomega-3 fatty acids, that support a healthy brain.
They combatoxidative stressand inflammationtwo drivers of cognitive decline.
A 2019 study published inNeurologylooked at the diets and cognitive function of more than 27,000 men in the U.S.
The researchers found that drinkingorange juicemight lead to a lower risk of memory loss over time.
Green tea is rich in polyphenols and antioxidantstwo components that help keep the brain healthy by fighting oxidative stress.
A 2014 study linked the consumption of a drink made with green tea extract to improved working memory function.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms naturally contain two nutrients that your body needs to function properly:copperandniacin.
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