Berries Useful Against Parkinson's

Author: Leticia Celentano Time for reading: ~1 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022

Men who consume large amounts of flavonoids are 40% less likely to be affected by the disease ...

Consumption of foods containing flavonoids may reduce the risk of developing Parkinson's disease, according to a new large-scale study.

Researchers have found that men and women who regularly eat berries reduce the risk of degenerative diseases.

In men, apples, oranges and other sources rich in nutrients flavonoids are especially effective. They are found in plants and fruits and are known as vitamin P and citrine. They can be found not only in forest, but also in citrus fruits, as well as in chocolate.

The Harvard University study involved 49,281 men and 80,336 women. In a database, the researchers collected the calculated intake of flavonoids from the participants, who filled in questionnaires for this purpose.

Subsequently, an analysis was made of the relationship between the consumption of flavonoid-containing foods and the risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Experts also study the consumption of the main sources of the nutrient - tea, berries, apples, oranges or orange juice, red wine. Participants were followed for a period of 20-22 years. During this time, 805 people developed Parkinson's disease.

In men who consume large amounts of flavonoids, the risk of being affected by the disease is 40% lower. The results show that in both women and men, the lower risk of developing the disease is influenced by the consumption of foods containing a subclass of flavonoids - anthocyanins, which are found mainly in berries.

The study shows that anthocyanins may have a neuroprotective effect, the research team said.

Berries Useful Against Parkinson's

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