Mediterranean diet may prevent mental decline

Consume the traditional Mediterranean diet may help individuals maintain better health as the brain; says a new study.

The Mediterranean diet is a native of the southern European countries, notably Greece, Crete and Italy, and is rich in fruits, vegetables, wine, whole grains, beans, nuts, fish, and olive oil, but a little saturated fat, such as eggs, meat and dairy products.

The Mediterranean diet is often associated with reduced health risks, such as cancer, diabetes and 2. heart disease.

Research, American Journal of clinical nutrition, eating habits published researchers examined and 4 000 Midwesterners, 65 and older, cognitive function, and top rated their adherence to the traditional Greek diet.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the decline in age-related mental illnesses, in particular Alzheimer's disease, the result is 18 million people around the world. The WHO estimates that number jumps to 34 million by 2025. In particular, poor diet, a diet low in healthy fats such as omega-3 fatty acids has been profitable from the increased risk of Alzheimer 's.

A new study, researchers found living in the Midwest, Americans consume in the traditional Mediterranean diet may Brains slower in an individual pen after the age, compared to other people's eating habits.

The participants in the study of mental health, depression was assessed every three years. Researchers tested specimens of mathematical skills and Word memory. The results showed that the people most closely associated with reaching the traditional Mediterranean diet had a slower cognitive level of education after the accounting period.

Researchers speculate the Mediterranean diet, such as fruit and vegetables, which are antioxidants high-Staples can help reduce Oxidative stress and inflammation of the brain risk factor of Alzheimer's disease.

However, the Mediterranean diet includes food plenty of salt, such as salt-cured olives, products, and quickened. Increased sodium intake is linked to stroke and high blood pressure.

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