In The Brains Of Alzheimer’s Patients, These Nutrients Are Lower, Study Finds
August 15, 2023 | Source: MBG | by Sarah Regan
It’s no secret that a healthy diet translates to so many other benefits, from more energy, to better gut health, and more. And according to a new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, certain nutrients could help protect against the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s what they found.
Studying Alzheimer’s disease and the brain
For this study, researchers from the Rush University Memory and Aging Project analyzed the diets and cognitive performance of over 1,000 participants for more than a decade, specifically looking at carotenoid intake.
After the study was complete, the team observed that participants who followed the MIND diet (a hybrid between the Mediterranean and DASH diets, which are both popular for their heart and brain health benefits) had a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease, higher cognitive performance, and less Alzheimer’s-related brain pathology than those who weren’t following the MIND diet.