Posted on 05/05/2020 11:22:47 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Study shows low intake of flavonoid-rich foods linked with higher Alzheimer's risk over 20 years
Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods, such as berries, apples and tea, were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias over 20 years compared with people whose intake was higher, according to a new study led by scientists at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (USDA HNRCA) at Tufts University.
The epidemiological study of 2,800 people aged 50 and older examined the long-term relationship between eating foods containing flavonoids and risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). While many studies have looked at associations between nutrition and dementias over short periods of time, the study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition looked at exposure over 20 years.
Flavonoids are natural substances found in plants, including fruits and vegetables such as pears, apples, berries, onions, and plant-based beverages like tea and wine. Flavonoids are associated with various health benefits, including reduced inflammation. Dark chocolate is another source of flavonoids.
The research team determined that low intake of three flavonoid types was linked to higher risk of dementia when compared to the highest intake. Specifically:
Low intake of flavonols (apples, pears and tea) was associated with twice the risk of developing ADRD. Low intake of anthocyanins (blueberries, strawberries, and red wine) was associated with a four-fold risk of developing ADRD. Low intake of flavonoid polymers (apples, pears, and tea) was associated with twice the risk of developing ADRD. The results were similar for AD.
"Our study gives us a picture of how diet over time might be related to a person's cognitive decline, as we were able to look at flavonoid intake over many years prior to
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Ok, good, I don’t eat much fruit but I drink iced matcha tea from noon to midnight daily.
What’s Jack Daniels do for it?
My dad drank maybe once a week and my mom never, so you sound like you’ll never get it. I’m not a doctor but I played it once or twice. Cheers!
Lol
I’ll drink to that!
It makes Alzheimer’s fun...
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The tea I drink is matcha. It has something in it naturally to counteract the caffeine. So you’re alert and relaxed, and can go to sleep even.
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