5 super powerful foods that prevent dementia

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Some foods are very good for the brain and help prevent memory loss such as: fish oil, green vegetables, eggs, green tea...

1. Fish oil

Omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines are invaluable to the body, especially the brain. Researchers from the University of Kuopio in Finland discovered that eating oily fish three times a week can reduce the risk of brain disease by 26% and prevent dementia.

2. Green vegetables

Dark green leafy vegetables such as spinach, kale and broccoli are rich in antioxidants, including vitamin C and beta-carotene, which are essential for a healthy body and a healthy brain.

It is also a rich source of folate, which helps speed up information reception and enhance memory. The results of the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also showed that folate in dark green and leafy vegetables can prevent memory loss in the elderly.

3. Eggs

Egg yolks are packed with vitamins and minerals that are essential for the brain. This cheap and versatile ingredient is packed with iron, which is essential for the production of red blood cells.

Red blood cells carry oxygen to the brain, helping you stay alert, agile and focused. Eggs also contain a lot of B12 which is good for the brain because if the brain lacks B12 it can lead to dementia and memory loss. In addition, egg yolks also contain iodine - which helps increase the brain's ability to solve problems.

4. Green tea

The brain is 80% water, so hydration is important to keep it functioning at its best. However, if you don’t drink water often, try a cup of green tea.

A Korean study found that green tea can help the body increase brain agility and improve memory. Researchers also found that antioxidants in green tea can protect the brain and reduce the risk of schizophrenia.

5. Chocolate

Eating a bar of milk chocolate will improve your IQ, dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids that stimulate the brain and increase its processing ability. A study discovered that flavonoids help produce neutrons in the brain and help improve the brain's ability to learn.

Many studies have also shown that flavonoids help improve blood flow to the brain. A study of adult women found that when they drank chocolate, blood flow to the brain increased for 2 hours and helped them perform better on complex mental tests than usual./.



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