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Plant substances in vegetables and coffee, for example, help against dementia.

2022-06-02T10:08:49.199Z


Dementia and Alzheimer's: Reduce your risk with five nutrients Created: 06/02/2022, 12:00 p.m By: Natalie Hull Drawbar A balanced diet is known to be good for the body, mind and brain. Plant compounds in vegetables and coffee help against dementia. Berlin – According to the Federal Ministry of Health, around 1.6 million people live with dementia in Germany. It is now known that people can mini


Dementia and Alzheimer's: Reduce your risk with five nutrients

Created: 06/02/2022, 12:00 p.m

By: Natalie Hull Drawbar

A balanced diet is known to be good for the body, mind and brain.

Plant compounds in vegetables and coffee help against dementia.

Berlin – According to the Federal Ministry of Health, around 1.6 million people live with dementia in Germany.

It is now known that people can minimize their risk of developing dementia through a healthy lifestyle with a balanced, healthy diet.

The guiding principle “Eat up your spinach” should not only apply to growing children in order to promote cell growth and cell maintenance.

Adults with their mature brains can also do something for their mental fitness every day, above all with a healthy diet rich in vegetables - this is the assumption of Alzheimer's research.

Dementia and Alzheimer's: Reduce your risk with five nutrients

In order to challenge and promote the brain, not only cognitive tasks, puzzles, Sudoku, etc. are useful and helpful.

A healthy diet should not be neglected for mental fitness.

There is no one specific mix of foods that can safely prevent dementia.

However, it is known that specific nutrients can reduce the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's.

Dementia is more than just “normal” forgetfulness.

These specific nutrients are found in vegetables, among other things.

A healthy diet is not always a guarantee that a person will not suffer from dementia or Alzheimer's - but it can counteract a possible brain disease.

How high the risk is and whether dementia may be present can be determined with the help of simple cognitive tests in diagnostics.

Which foods and nutrients can now reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease?

Reduce risk of dementia: 1. Plant compounds in vegetables, tea and coffee

Drinking at least one to two liters of water a day not only helps the intestines to be able to digest better.

According to a study, drinking a lot also protects against the risk of heart failure (heart failure).

The brain can also function better in the truest sense if it is supplied with sufficient liquid.

If we don't drink enough, the blood becomes more viscous, it flows more slowly and can supply the brain with nutrients less quickly.

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To keep your brain fit, drink up to two cups of coffee, black or green tea a day in addition to sufficient water.

All three contain polyphenols, which stimulates blood flow and thus the functionality of the brain.

And coffee is also said to prevent cancer.

It stands to reason that plant substances are also contained in vegetables.

Not only primary nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats are important for brain functionality.

The secondary plant substances, such as polyphenols, and vitamins and minerals such as folic acid are healthy and indispensable "food" for our brain.

So put kale, broccoli, Brussels sprouts on the menu more often!

The more colorful the better!

Phytochemicals bring the color and various nutrients to vegetables, so eating a mix is ​​a good idea.

(Iconic image) © Sandra Roesch/Imago

Lower risk of dementia: 2. Vitamin C: Dark berries can protect against Alzheimer's

Dark berries such as blueberries and black currants are not only so healthy because of their polyphenols.

The generally high proportion of vitamin C in this fruit has also been shown to reduce plaque formation in our vessels, which is considered a risk factor for dementia.

With a handful of berries a day you are definitely doing something good for yourself!

Lower risk of dementia: 3. B vitamins in peas are good for the nerves

Beans, lentils and peas are rich in polyphenols, folic acid and also B vitamins.

The latter stimulate the formation of synapses between the brain cells, which can increase performance and cognition.

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Reduce the risk of dementia: 4. Whole grains as “power food” for the brain

Wholemeal bread or wholemeal breakfast cereals for breakfast - and the day can start in a concentrated manner.

The contained carbohydrates and amino acids such as methionine increase the ability of the brain to concentrate.

Reduce the risk of dementia: 5. Oil the motor in your head with omega-3 fatty acids

Even a well-functioning brain needs oiling every now and then.

“Good fats” such as omega-3 fatty acids are particularly useful here.

They are not only intended to prevent cardiovascular diseases.

Omega-3 fatty acids in linseed oil, walnuts and chia seeds can also counteract "rusted" cells in the brain and the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer's.

This article only contains general information on the respective health topic and is therefore not intended for self-diagnosis, treatment or medication.

In no way does it replace a visit to the doctor.

Unfortunately, our editors are not allowed to answer individual questions about clinical pictures.

Source: merkur

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