We don't know how to cure Alzheimer's disease yet, but scientists are learning more about what increases or decreases our risk of developing it – and one of those risk factors seems to be the diet we've become accustomed to in the Western world.
clumps in the brain, leading to the breaking down of neurons key to thinking and remembering.
Based on the research, the way that dietary choices affect inflammation could be key here: Western diets high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt might be putting our bodies"The main mechanisms are based on the reduction of oxidative stress and inflammation and a lower accumulation of Aβ peptides,"The Mediterranean diet is high in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and seafood, while the ketogenic diet is a very specific, high-fat, low-carbohydrate approach to eating.
The work goes on to understand how diet is linked to Alzheimer's disease and the mechanisms at play – but this study and others like it are helping to give scientists a more precise picture of how what we eat"The results showed that nutritional interventions are capable of slowing down the rate of progression of Alzheimer's disease, improving cognitive function, and improving the quality of life of these patients,""However, many knowledge gaps remain to be investigated;...
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