Elderly individuals who consume a healthy diet may be less likely to suffer symptoms of dementia as they age.
The findings have implications for millions of people in the developing world who are living longer than ever, as they point to a modifiable risk factor for impaired mental functioning.
The study included more than 1,600 individuals aged 70 and older, who filled out a food questionnaire and took a test to measure mental function. Researchers then calculated nutrient intake and ranked individuals as having normal mental function or mild, moderate or severe deficits.
Overall, nearly one third of men and almost half of the women in the study had some type of mental deficit.
Studies have also shown that omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish may also protect against cognitive deterioration.
European Journal of Clinical Nutrition December 2001;55:1053-1058
Further support that following the right eating plan is one of the most important things you can do to not only put more years into life, but more quality into the years.
You want your life to be like one of the new lithium ion batteries. They work right up to the very end at full strength and then they just give up and die.
Unlike the standard alkaline batteries which slowly lose their strength over time and may operate on only 50% of their potential power for a significant percentage of their life time.
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