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Brain health is the most important component in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With age a person, they encounter various problems of cognitive and critical thinking decreases, causing dementia and Alzheimer's.
Here are eight nutrients to avoid the aging brain, Science Daily reported on Tuesday (21/4).
Flavanol cocoa
Cocoa flavanols is associated with an increase in circulation and heart health. It is also connected to the problem of improving the brain's memory. A study showed that cocoa flavanols can improve the function of a specific part of the brain called the dentate gyrus.
Phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid Two pilot studies showed that the combination of phosphatidylserine and phosphatidic acid may help improve brain memory, mood, and cognitive function in the elderly.
Walnuts
Diet supplemented with walnuts may have a positive impact to reduce the risk of brain aging. It also delay aging or slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in mice.
Omega-3 fatty acids
Omega-3 fatty acids has long proven to contribute to good heart health. Now, it also contributes to the improvement of cognitive intelligence.
A study in mice found that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and appears to increase the spatial memory and long memories consciously. Omega-3 can be derived from salmon, sesame oil, and chia seeds.
