The nutritionist talked about products for the prevention of dementia

To prevent dementia, it is worth choosing foods rich in Omega-3 fatty fish, caviar and seafood. This was told by nutritionist Anton Polyakov on Thursday, August 7.

According to him, it is also worth eating berries rich in antioxidants, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, as well as foods rich in choline, such as eggs, soy and sunflower. As he writes aif.ru Polyakov pointed out that you should not rely on nutrition alone, since the prevention of dementia is multi-stage and you should also pay attention to brain and physical activity.

In addition, it is necessary to control inflammatory processes in the body, writes kp.ru . They can be caused, among other things, by artificial additives, they also cause allergic reactions and vascular damage. According to the nutritionist, in principle, about 80-90% of products presented in stores are potentially harmful to human health and can contribute to the development of dementia.

As noted by "Газета.ги "the main danger is products containing sucrose, fructose, trans fats and a large number of food additives. Almost all sweets fall into this category, as well as a significant part of ice cream.

The doctor added that dietary changes should be approached with caution. Diets for the prevention of dementia should be followed in consultation with a dietitian, as they should be adjusted individually for each person, writes RT.

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Earlier on August 7, Margarita Koroleva, a nutritionist, MD, shared her concerns about popular diets that are spreading on social media. As he writes 360.ru The specialist urged not to trust social networks and to contact professionals for the selection of an individual nutrition program.

On the same day, neurologist, Doctor of Medical Sciences Viktor Shakhnovich, in conversations with the NSN, called for more frequent blood tests to avoid dementia. According to him, only prevention and timely detection of signs of dementia at an early stage can help to defeat the disease.

On August 6, Valery Novoselov, a neurologist, geriatrician and neurophysiologist, named three simple ways to prevent dementia. In particular, physical activity, a healthy diet and cognitive training help slow down dementia.

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