The neurologist spoke about the type of nutrition that accelerates brain aging

Neurologist Ali Ismailov said on Thursday, July 30, that one serving of fast food will not affect memory, but the danger arises if such food becomes part of the daily diet.

In conversation with Lenta.Ru The expert noted that the greatest harm with regular consumption can be caused by ultra—processed foods - fast food, sausages, sausages, chips, sugary drinks, store-bought pastries, semi-finished products and ready meals with a lot of additives. According to him, such foods usually contain excess sugar, salt, saturated and trans fats.

Ismailov explained that the brain ages along with the whole body, so a diet that promotes the development of obesity, diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis, over time negatively affects the blood vessels of the brain. This can lead to memory loss, decreased attention, and slower thinking.

In addition, the systematic use of alcohol has a toxic effect on the nervous system, disrupts sleep and increases cognitive problems.

The expert stressed that it is more important for brain health to evaluate the diet as a whole, rather than looking for individual "forbidden" foods. He recommended regularly including vegetables, herbs, berries, fish, legumes, whole grains, and nuts in the menu.

On July 25, Japanese scientists discovered that kefir can slow down the aging of the immune system. Experts are talking about creating functional nutrition to support immunity in the elderly, although clinical trials in humans are still far away, notes 360.ru .

Also in July, doctor Anna Kosenkova, in an interview with the Moscow City News agency, stated that six months of a healthy lifestyle can slow down aging and reduce biological age.

Endocrinologist and nutritionist Anton Polyakov spoke about the principles of nutrition for longevity. According to him, a moderate reduction in the caloric content of the diet can prolong life, it is important not only the amount of food, but also its quality. The doctor added that an increase in life expectancy is associated with a balanced diet, IA Regnum reports.

In January, Roskachestvo named the main risks for visitors in fast food establishments. In particular, the "cross-contamination" of ready-to-eat food with raw products also poses a significant risk.

Earlier, geriatrician Yuri Konev, in a conversation with NSN, said that having a wide range of loved ones helps a person not to age. The feeling of complete loneliness dramatically reduces cognitive abilities.