Believe it or not, middle-aged and older adults who eat walnuts daily may have a significantly reduced risk of dementia. A new study has found,
An international team of researchers included 50,300 adults from Britain, most of whom were in their mid-50s. They filled out a questionnaire about their nut-eating habits for an average of seven years to see whether they developed dementia. Is.
Approximately 1,400 dementia cases were identified. After taking into account factors such as age, gender, body mass, education and lifestyle, researchers determined that consuming nuts on a daily basis reduced the risk of dementia by 12%.
The benefits were even greater for those who opted for unsalted nuts and ate a handful or up to 40 grams every day – in that case, the risk of dementia was reduced by 16%.
The findings were published in the journal ZeroScience in September.
Research has long been linked to Poor diet increases risk of dementia,
Obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol in midlife are among these 14 modifiable lifestyle factors The Lancet Commission, made up of 27 dementia experts, recognized this year as one that boosted dementia diagnoses.
Experts have suggested that Mediterranean, a little And mind dietDiets that are rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy fats may be best for brain health.
Nuts are a key component of the three eating plans.
Writing in Nutrients magazine last yearResearchers from Spain reported that nuts “are a nutrient-dense food that contains several potentially neuroprotective components, including monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, fiber, B-vitamins, non-sodium minerals, and highly bioactive polyphenols.”
He also called walnuts “the most promising nut for cognitive health.”
An orthopedic surgeon recently said He likes to eat walnuts because they boast omega-3 fatty acidsWhich can help in brain development and function.
Researchers at the National Institute on Aging Found that eating walnuts can help improve memory Alzheimer’s patients,
Alzheimer’s The most common cause of dementia among older Americans.
There have been about 7 million Americans Diagnosed with dementiaaccording to A recent study There are warnings that millions of people are likely to have symptoms but have not been formally diagnosed.
number of people living with dementia Due to increasing age, the number of people worldwide is expected to increase from 57 million in 2019 to 153 million by 2050.
