Posted on 09/22/2024 8:19:09 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
New research has found that those who consume more foods rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea, red wine and dark chocolate, could lower their risk of dementia.
Led by researchers, the study, reveals that increasing the intake of flavonoid-rich foods and drinks could help reduce the risk of developing the incurable illness.
While age and genetics contribute substantially to the development of the disease, evidence has shown that risk factors such as diet, can play an important role in prevention.
Flavoniods, primarily found in plant foods, have a range of health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. They have also been linked to a reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, as well as improved cognitive function.
Professor Aedín Cassidy commented, "The worldwide prevalence of dementia continues to increase rapidly. In this population-based cohort study, we analyzed dietary data from over 120,000 adults aged between 40 and 70 years from the UK Biobank.
"Our findings show that consuming six additional servings of flavonoid-rich foods per day, in particular berries, tea and red wine, was associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia. The findings were most noticeable in individuals with a high genetic risk as well as those with symptoms of depression."
Dr. Amy Jennings added, "These results provide a clear public health message as they suggest that a simple measure such as increasing daily consumption of flavonoid-rich foods may lower dementia risk, especially in populations at high risk.
"Currently, there is no effective treatment for the disease, so preventive interventions to improve health and quality of life, and reduce social and economic costs, should continue to be a major public health priority."
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Joe Bidog snaps his fingers, bangs his head on the wall, and says, “Now they tell me!”
The dosage to get the level of flavonoids used in these studies is like 2•lbs of chocolate and a couple of bottles of unfiltered red.
Sadly, it would need to be a pill or powder.
Wasn’t there concern about the high levels of heavy metals in dark chocolate just a few months ago? I think I remember only a few manufacturers had safe levels. One was Ghirardelli. Also, the high link between cancer and alcohol seems to mitigate against consuming too much red wine (or any alcoholic beverage). A so called medical report that doesn’t include some of these facts seems strange, compromised or has an agenda that may be being concealed. In today’s world it’s hard to know what the truth about what helps/hurts really is. Until this gets sorted out pass the dark Ghirardelli please!
I took an over the counter supplement for ringing in my ear call Flavanoid but don’t recall the ingredients.
Speaking of truffles, mushrooms have https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-are-flavonoids.
I could handle the red, and Mrs. U would gladly take care of the chocolate.
2.2 pounds
“2.2 pounds”
Right. I was just doing a parody on Bill Cosby’s Noah routine when he asks God, “What’s a cubit?”
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