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August 08, 2022
Although further research is needed, scientists believe that a balanced intake of vitamin E has a beneficial neuroprotective effect.
Eating nuts and seeds keeps the brain active in old age, scientists say, citing data from a Swedish study.
The beneficial properties of nuts and seeds, as well as olive oil, are due to the vitamin E contained in them, which turns out to have protective properties against the development of Alzheimer's disease.
Swedish scientists measure the amount of vitamin E in the blood of 232 people over the age of 80 who are not affected by the disease. After 6 years, 57 of the elderly developed Alzheimer's.
Doctors found that retirees with the highest content of vitamin E in the blood have a 50% lower risk of developing it than those with the lowest content of the vitamin in the blood, writes the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
Alzheimer's disease is a common disease. In the UK, 500 new patients are registered each year, with a total of around 400,000 adults. Dementia occurs in 70% of adults over the age of 75, regardless of gender or nationality.
Experts explain that the name vitamin E means eight natural components. The conflicting results of this study by others are explained by the fact that a link is usually sought between Alzheimer's disease and any of these ingredients. It is important, they emphasize, to take all subtypes of the vitamin.
Although further research is needed, scientists believe that a balanced intake of vitamin E has a beneficial neuroprotective effect.
The Food Standards Agency has expressed concern that high doses of the vitamin are also dangerous. That is why they recommend providing it through proper nutrition. Nuts are a rich source of vitamin E. Consumption of nuts and vegetable oils is a pleasant and inexpensive way to provide the body with the necessary amount of vitamin and keep the mind fresh for a long time without harm. Consumption of a variety of nuts, seeds, as well as vegetables, fruits and olive oil, provides the necessary rich mix of subspecies of vitamin E.