We won't get any younger, and what our old age will be like largely depends on the condition of our brain. Believe a guy who worked as a paramedic in a nursing home for two years.
The latest research from scientists at Columbia University in the United States highlights the importance of flavonols in preserving cognitive abilities in old age. A 3-year study was conducted on over 3,000 elderly individuals. The greatest improvement in memory was observed in those who had a poorly balanced diet low in flavonols.
"Improvement among study participants following low-flavonol diets was significant and indicates the possibility of using diets or supplements rich in flavonols to enhance cognitive function in older individuals," said Dr. Adam M. Brickman, a professor of neuropsychology at Columbia University, one of the study's lead researchers.
The study's findings suggest that a deficit of flavonols in the diet contributes to significant memory decline. Furthermore, just as the developing brain in childhood requires specific nutrients for proper growth, the aging brain requires certain nutrients for optimal health.
Flavonols are a subgroup of flavonoids, biologically active substances produced by plants that serve as pigments, antioxidants, natural insecticides, and fungicides. They can be considered natural plant protectants, playing equally crucial roles in our bodies, including anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant functions.
To enrich our diet with flavonols, it's advisable to consume strawberries and other berries, spinach, cauliflower, onions, kale, legumes, potatoes, apples, and pears, as well as chocolate, which contains a significant amount of flavonols.
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