Daily consumption of nuts and hazelnuts could significantly improve cognitive function, as they have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, experts say.
Certain foods improve cognitive function PHOTO: Shuterstock
In a study of 4,822 Chinese adults over the age of 55, researchers found that daily consumption of more than 10 grams of walnuts or hazelnuts helps improve cognitive function, with better thinking, reasoning and memory .
Nuts and tree nuts include: almonds, walnuts, pistachios, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, depending g4 food.
UniSA’s Dr Ming Li says the study is the first to report a link between physiology and nut consumption in older adults, providing important insights into the rise in mental health problems ( including depression) facing an aging population.
“By eating more than 10 grams (or two teaspoons) of walnuts per day, elderly people could improve their cognitive function by up to 60% – compared to those who do not eat nuts – effectively preventing what would be used as two. – a year of natural mental decline”said Dr. Ming Li.
The study also found that 17% of participants ate nuts regularly (especially hazelnuts).
Dr. Li says that peanuts have special anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects that can reduce and reduce cognitive decline.
“Peanuts are known to be high in healthy fats, protein and fibre, with nutritional properties that may lower cholesterol and improve mental health. Although there is no cure for age-related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases, there are differences in what people eat provide improvements to the elderly“, said the doctor.
2024-08-28 20:08:25
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