The development of dementia closely associated with the destruction of brain cells, while a nutrient is able to make the neurons stronger and protect from degradation. What products are the best fighters against dementia processes, writes portal MedikForum.ru.
Oily fish. Salmon, herring, tuna, trout, mackerel, sardines contain lots of omega-3 fatty acids. Enough receiving body is extremely important to protect nerve cells.
Berries. They contain a large amount of substance anthocyanin, which has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect. Inflammation is one of the factors in dementia as a trigger.
Walnuts. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin E. This package supports the neural activity at a high level that protects brain cells from stagnation.
Peanuts. One of the best suppliers of folic acid in the human diet. Folic acid deficiency is associated with disorders of the Central nervous system, high risk of acute coronary syndromes and strokes.
Cabbage. Another available source of folic acid.
Oatmeal. It also contains a lot of folic acid, and, in addition, vitamin E protects the brain from rust, a process which disturbed the balance of metals in the brain, contributing to the development of degenerative diseases.
Legumes. Whether beans, lentils, peas or chickpeas: legumes contain a lot of extremely important to protect the brain from aging antioxidants and minerals such as potassium, calcium, folic acid and lecithin, whose component choline acts as a neurotransmitter.
Bananas. These fruits contain a lot of potassium, magnesium and folic acid that support our brain in shape.
Coffee. Effect of coffee as beverage, prevent age-related degeneration, provided the substances phenylindane that arise in the process of roasting coffee beans. These substances prevent the formation of two protein fragments that are involved in the development are closely associated with senile dementia of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.
The garlic and onions. Garlic and onions contain the phytonutrient alliin, which increases blood circulation in the brain, supplying it with the cells of life-giving oxygen for them.
