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Which Nutrition Foods for Alzheimers

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According to the Alzheimer's Association, 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, and it is the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States and the fifth-leading cause of death in those aged 65 and older.Age and family history/genetics are major risk factors, but emerging research is suggesting that lifestyle factors including diet and exercise can also plan an important role in prevention.

Eating a heart healthy diet like the DASH diet or the Mediterranean diet is essential, as brain health and heart health are very closely related.

Here are a few other things you should consider.

Up your E. Vitamin E is a very potent anti-oxidant and appears to play a role in staving off Alzheimer's. Research shows that those with the highest amounts in their diet (from food, not supplements), have a significantly lower risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Top food sources include sunflower and safflower oil, nuts and seeds (almonds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, hazelnuts) and green vegetables including broccoli and spinach. Make sure to consume green vegetables with a little healthy fat to maximize the absorption of vitamin E.

Go for fish. Getting adequate amounts of poly-unsaturated omega 3 fatty acids found in fish is associated with a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which is present in larger amounts in the brain, appears to be particularly important.

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  • mike23186
    mike23186

    Posted

    Hi, it's really nice to read your article and I think this is good message for those who leave every thing for losing their fate. so I also suggest them to don't do that this is not a healthy activity for your own health.
  • alan07336
    alan07336

    Posted

    I recently heard about Lion's Mane to help with memory. Does any one have information on that?
  • scottiej
    scottiej

    Posted

    Green tea has been proven in a couple of recent studies to have a positive effect and stop the tangles and plaques forming.

    I also think bio active b vitamins can help - particularly the bio active form of b 12.

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