Anti-Inflammatory Diet Best for Brain Health (Premium)
As people age, inflammation within their immune system increases, damaging cells. A new study shows that people who consumed an anti-inflammatory diet that includes more fruits, vegetables, beans, and tea or coffee, had a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. The research is published in the November 10, 2021, online issue of Neurology.
“There may be some potent nutritional tools in your home to help fight the inflammation that could contribute to brain aging,” said study author Nikolaos Scarmeas, MD, PhD.
Read more for food tips based on a study in Greece. “Researchers found that each one-point increase in dietary inflammatory score was associated with a 21% increase in dementia risk.” (!)
