Recent research shows that strawberries and other berries have content that may improve memory when old age . Consuming one serving of strawberries per week can affect your thinking for several years.
"Epidemiological studies reveal about the berry intake is associated with memory decline in older adults. Whereas before, few researchers who have investigated the effects of berry fruit and flavonoids to the memory of adults" said Dr. Elizabeth Devore, a doctor at Bringham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Devore also said that this discovery is good news for a healthy and simple diet can improve the performance of the adult brain.
In a study published Thursday by the Annals of Neurology, researchers used the method of survey of more than 16,000 women aged 74 years. From the results of the study showed that women who eat lots of berries, their memories are sharper than the less intake of berry or strawberry.
"If you do not eat for six months, two years, or more, can affect your health," said Dr. Richard Isaacson, an associate professor of neurology at the University of Miami. Cognitive impairment can lead to risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease has affected more than 5.4 million people in the United States.
In addition, researchers also studied the flavonoids, a type of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanidins, which is contained in the blueberry and strawberry. Researchers had previously shown that the berries are from flavonoids, which are capable of storing the memory in the brain. "A lot of foods containing flavonoids, such as tea, apples, or oranges, They can also improve memory," explained Devore, as quoted by the Times of India.
Devore suggested to the researchers to consider other factors that may cause memory loss, such as lifestyle or other physical activity.The new study is not the only one who studies the relationship between memory decline and individual nutrient.
In recent years, many studies have questioned the role of diet that influence the cognitive decline. Apparently, the diet may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment. While the adults who eat a diet to 6,000 calories per day may have twice the risk of experiencing memory loss.
Therefore, there is no certainty how much we should eat foods containing flavonoids in order to get benefits. However, it never hurts to realize the positive effects of eating these foods can increase your brain memory.
"Epidemiological studies reveal about the berry intake is associated with memory decline in older adults. Whereas before, few researchers who have investigated the effects of berry fruit and flavonoids to the memory of adults" said Dr. Elizabeth Devore, a doctor at Bringham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Devore also said that this discovery is good news for a healthy and simple diet can improve the performance of the adult brain.
In a study published Thursday by the Annals of Neurology, researchers used the method of survey of more than 16,000 women aged 74 years. From the results of the study showed that women who eat lots of berries, their memories are sharper than the less intake of berry or strawberry.
"If you do not eat for six months, two years, or more, can affect your health," said Dr. Richard Isaacson, an associate professor of neurology at the University of Miami. Cognitive impairment can lead to risk of dementia and Alzheimer's. According to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's disease has affected more than 5.4 million people in the United States.
In addition, researchers also studied the flavonoids, a type of antioxidants, particularly anthocyanidins, which is contained in the blueberry and strawberry. Researchers had previously shown that the berries are from flavonoids, which are capable of storing the memory in the brain. "A lot of foods containing flavonoids, such as tea, apples, or oranges, They can also improve memory," explained Devore, as quoted by the Times of India.
Devore suggested to the researchers to consider other factors that may cause memory loss, such as lifestyle or other physical activity.The new study is not the only one who studies the relationship between memory decline and individual nutrient.
In recent years, many studies have questioned the role of diet that influence the cognitive decline. Apparently, the diet may reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment. While the adults who eat a diet to 6,000 calories per day may have twice the risk of experiencing memory loss.
Therefore, there is no certainty how much we should eat foods containing flavonoids in order to get benefits. However, it never hurts to realize the positive effects of eating these foods can increase your brain memory.
