It turns out that the matter is not in the amount of food, but in its combination with other products.

This conclusion was made by French experts from the University of Bordeaux, writes healthline. com.

The study involved more than 200 people with dementia and 418 healthy volunteers.. The average age of participants is 78 years. All subjects completed a diet indicating questionnaire, underwent medical diagnostics.

It turned out that the basis of the diet of participants with dementia included processed meat in combination with starchy foods, such as potatoes, as well as alcoholic beverages, pastries, cakes. Scientists found that healthy participants had a varied menu. For example, meat with various side dishes, poultry, vegetables, fruits, seafood.

Experts are sure: a balanced diet is one of the best prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. They also emphasize: healthy foods help regulate weight, glucose, and cholesterol, which play a key role in the development of cardiovascular diseases..

“What we eat throughout life has a huge impact on health, including the risk of dementia,” the study authors.

Source: https: // news. yellmed. com /.

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