Does eating strawberries reduce risks of dementia? Know what researchers have to say
University of Cincinnati have found that eating strawberries daily could reduce the risk of developing dementia. They claim that by eating the fruit every day, certain people of middle age could reduce their risk of dementia.
Report published in 'Nutrients'
According to a study published in 'Nutrients', 30 overweight patients, complaining of mild cognitive impairment, abstained from eating berries, aside from a daily packet of supplement powder mixed with water and consumed with breakfast. Half of the participants received a powder that contained the equivalent of one cup of whole strawberries, while the other half received a placebo.
Researchers also recorded participants' long-term memory, mood, and metabolic health. They found that those who had taken the strawberry powder had performed better on a wordlist learning test.
Research on strawberry
Robert Krikorian, professor emeritus in the UC College of Medicine's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neuroscience told Indy100, «Both strawberries and blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins, which have been implicated in a variety of berry health benefits such as metabolic and cognitive enhancements.» He also said that the epidemiological data suggest that people who consume strawberries or blueberries regularly have a slower rate of cognitive decline with ageing."
Researchers have claimed that Ellagitannins and ellagic acid are also found in strawberries. These are better known to possess anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anticancer properties.
Strawberries improve cognitive function
Krikorian said that strawberries may have improved cognitive function by reducing inflammation in the brain. He said, «Executive abilities
