Foods Scientifically-Proven to Help Prevent Alzheimer's
Millions of people are living with Alzheimer's disease in the world. It is a neuro-degenerative disorder known for robbing minds of their memory and family members of their loved ones. While scientists haven't find a cure for the disease, at least some foods play a vital role in the prevention of Alzheimer's Disease (AD).
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, which is simple a group of symptoms linked to brain function impairment. Essentially, Alzheimer's disrupts the communication between the brain's tens of billions of neurons and the electrical and chemical signals it sends to other parts of the body. In this disease, beta-amyloid proteins clump together and disrupt cell communication- causing inflammation that ultimately leads to cell death.
It is a progressive disease, it advances by destroying neurons associated with memory first and then moves onto the cerebral cortex ( which is responsible for language, reasoning and social behaviour) and subsequently disrupts life functions, leading to death.
1. Walnuts
Some of the nutrients associated with preventing Alzheimer's include monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and Vitamin E. Luckily, walnut has all 3 nutrients. Plant based omega 3s, such as those found in walnuts, are known as ALA fatty acids, which are precursors to making brain-fog-banishing EPA and DHA. One can easily snack on the nuts, but they can be easily incorporated into various foods- salads, smoothies, in vegetable,rice preparations.
2. Cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon has shown to inhibit the formation of tau, a protein that collects and tangles inside neurons and blocks neurons' transport system, leading to Alzheimer's. The polyphenols- cinnamaedehyde and proanthicyanidins -can completely unbind recombinant tau filaments, therefore inhibiting the onset of the disease.
3. Cold water fish
Salmon, herring, sardines have high amounts of omega 3s, namely DHA, and EPA, which are essential fatty acids that have been shown to nourish the brain and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Neurologists found that eating just an extra gram of omega-3 per day, can lead to 20-30 % lower levels of blood beta-amyloid, the protein associated with AD.
The DHA in fish oil may protect against Alzheimer's in early intervention models. These preliminary results were especially seen in combination with natural antioxidants and curcumin, which leads us to our brain boosting food.
4. Turmeric
This golden spice, boasts of a powerful antioxidant called curcumin. While it's no secret that it can lend your milk an aromatic kick, it can also play a role in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's. Researchers believe that turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to delay neuron degeneration, can help improve patient's memory and halt cognitive decline.
5. Tomatoes-
Tomatoes in whatever form you use, as sauce, burrata or in gravies, tomatoes are potent fighters against neurological diseases. A study found that higher intakes of certain foods , including tomatoes- can help lower the risk of developing AD. Digging into lots of leafy bowls of salad dressing could help keep you sharp. Researchers feel that Vitamin C, beta-carotene, two nutrients found in tomatoes can help protect against dementia.
6. Cruciferous veggies and leafy greens
Cruciferous veggies, dark leafy greens have protective effects. A study found that prebiotics or non-digestible fiber found in vegetables that help feed good bacteria, can help delay the process of neurodegeneration. Add more prebiotic and probiotics to your diet to reap the benefits.
7. Probiotics
Like prebiotics can help nourish and grow the good gut bacteria, supplementing your diet with probiotics can help boost the good gut microbiota. Instead of popping some pills, reach for the fermented foods, found in your kitchen.You can find these probiotics in yoghurt, fermented dairy products, kimchi, kombucha, sauerkraut, miso, idli, dosa batters.
8. Hot peppers
Capsaicin, the compound that tears you with its hotness, is also a potent fighter against AD. A study found that eating a capsaicin-rich diet, there was a significant reduction of AD- associated protein sites in the mice with type 2 diabetes. Researcher explain that 50-90% of the capsaicin ingested with food can be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract after which 5 % of the capsaicin crosses the blood -brain barrier and enters brain tissue- a process that shows promising effects for Alzheimer's prevention.
9. A study found that poultry can help keep AD at bay. Chicken is full of B-vitamins- folate and B 12, which have been linked to preventing the disease. rather than boring yourself with the usual chicken breast dinner, try spicing up the protein with potent herbs and spices like rosemary, red chili flakes and lemon pepper or toss with some avocado, lemon, black pepper for a yummy salad.
THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.
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Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia, which is simple a group of symptoms linked to brain function impairment. Essentially, Alzheimer's disrupts the communication between the brain's tens of billions of neurons and the electrical and chemical signals it sends to other parts of the body. In this disease, beta-amyloid proteins clump together and disrupt cell communication- causing inflammation that ultimately leads to cell death.
It is a progressive disease, it advances by destroying neurons associated with memory first and then moves onto the cerebral cortex ( which is responsible for language, reasoning and social behaviour) and subsequently disrupts life functions, leading to death.
1. Walnuts
Some of the nutrients associated with preventing Alzheimer's include monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat and Vitamin E. Luckily, walnut has all 3 nutrients. Plant based omega 3s, such as those found in walnuts, are known as ALA fatty acids, which are precursors to making brain-fog-banishing EPA and DHA. One can easily snack on the nuts, but they can be easily incorporated into various foods- salads, smoothies, in vegetable,rice preparations.
2. Cinnamon
Ceylon cinnamon has shown to inhibit the formation of tau, a protein that collects and tangles inside neurons and blocks neurons' transport system, leading to Alzheimer's. The polyphenols- cinnamaedehyde and proanthicyanidins -can completely unbind recombinant tau filaments, therefore inhibiting the onset of the disease.
3. Cold water fish
Salmon, herring, sardines have high amounts of omega 3s, namely DHA, and EPA, which are essential fatty acids that have been shown to nourish the brain and prevent neurodegenerative diseases. Neurologists found that eating just an extra gram of omega-3 per day, can lead to 20-30 % lower levels of blood beta-amyloid, the protein associated with AD.
The DHA in fish oil may protect against Alzheimer's in early intervention models. These preliminary results were especially seen in combination with natural antioxidants and curcumin, which leads us to our brain boosting food.
4. Turmeric
This golden spice, boasts of a powerful antioxidant called curcumin. While it's no secret that it can lend your milk an aromatic kick, it can also play a role in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's. Researchers believe that turmeric's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to delay neuron degeneration, can help improve patient's memory and halt cognitive decline.
5. Tomatoes-
Tomatoes in whatever form you use, as sauce, burrata or in gravies, tomatoes are potent fighters against neurological diseases. A study found that higher intakes of certain foods , including tomatoes- can help lower the risk of developing AD. Digging into lots of leafy bowls of salad dressing could help keep you sharp. Researchers feel that Vitamin C, beta-carotene, two nutrients found in tomatoes can help protect against dementia.
6. Cruciferous veggies and leafy greens
Cruciferous veggies, dark leafy greens have protective effects. A study found that prebiotics or non-digestible fiber found in vegetables that help feed good bacteria, can help delay the process of neurodegeneration. Add more prebiotic and probiotics to your diet to reap the benefits.
7. Probiotics
Like prebiotics can help nourish and grow the good gut bacteria, supplementing your diet with probiotics can help boost the good gut microbiota. Instead of popping some pills, reach for the fermented foods, found in your kitchen.You can find these probiotics in yoghurt, fermented dairy products, kimchi, kombucha, sauerkraut, miso, idli, dosa batters.
8. Hot peppers
Capsaicin, the compound that tears you with its hotness, is also a potent fighter against AD. A study found that eating a capsaicin-rich diet, there was a significant reduction of AD- associated protein sites in the mice with type 2 diabetes. Researcher explain that 50-90% of the capsaicin ingested with food can be absorbed by the gastrointestinal tract after which 5 % of the capsaicin crosses the blood -brain barrier and enters brain tissue- a process that shows promising effects for Alzheimer's prevention.
9. A study found that poultry can help keep AD at bay. Chicken is full of B-vitamins- folate and B 12, which have been linked to preventing the disease. rather than boring yourself with the usual chicken breast dinner, try spicing up the protein with potent herbs and spices like rosemary, red chili flakes and lemon pepper or toss with some avocado, lemon, black pepper for a yummy salad.
THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.
PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO VIEW MY BLOG- https://gseasyrecipes.blogspot.com/ FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG-
https:// kneereplacement-stickclub.blogspot.com/
FOR CROCHET DESIGNS https://gscrochetdesigns.blogspot.com
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