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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Research continues to uncover new ways to reduce symptoms or slow cognitive decline associated with dementia.
However, the British doctor, Michael Moseley, believes that “prevention is better than cure” so he takes daily steps to maintain the “shape” of his brain, according to the British newspaper Express.
The doctor said: “My father, who died at the age of 74, already had signs of cognitive decline, so I’ve been monitoring dementia research and doing my best to reduce his risk.”
The doctor added that the first thing he does every day to stave off mental decline is “a big breakfast, I like to start my day with eggs (which are full of protein) or fish, because they taste good and keep me feeling full for longer.”
While UK guidelines suggest you should aim for 45 to 55 grams of protein per day, Dr. Moseley revealed that plenty of research agrees you need more.
“Especially as you get older, you keep your bones and muscles in good shape,” he added.
Furthermore, the doctor said that eating more protein may “also help protect against Alzheimer’s disease.”
Don’t just take Dr. Moseley’s advice, because research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease backs it up.
The findings suggest that a diet full of protein-rich foods such as meat and legumes could help stave off a brain condition associated with dementia.
Researchers from Edith Cowan University studied the diet of 541 Australians and measured the levels of amyloid beta (Aβ) in their brains, which is considered a precursor to Alzheimer’s disease.
The research team then found that the participants who had higher levels of protein in their diet were less likely to have higher levels of Aβ in their brains.
Dr. Moseley added that those who ate the recommended levels of protein, which amounted to 54g a day, were 12 times more likely to have high levels of amyloid in their brain, compared to those who ate about 118g.
The study team is now investigating why eating more nutrients appears to be protective against dementia.
Lead researcher Dr Pinocha Fernando said: ‘One possibility is that previous studies have shown that a high-protein diet is associated with lower blood pressure.
“High blood pressure is a risk factor for both Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. We also know that having cardiovascular disease increases the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease,” he adds.
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