Posted on 12/11/2020 7:59:05 AM PST by Red Badger
AMES, Iowa — If the sight of a cheese platter and some good wine at a party brings you sheer delight, researchers from Iowa State University have great news for you and your brain! Their study reveals this popular pairing may actually contribute to better cognitive health as you age. Researchers say this is the first large-scale report which finds that specific foods can help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
The study examined health records for nearly 1,800 adults between 46 and 77 years-old in the United Kingdom. Participants, who are all part of the biomedical database UK Biobank, completed a Fluid Intelligence Test (FIT) at the start of the study between 2006 and 2010. The group then had two follow-up assessments in 2012-13 and 2015-16. All of these tests gave researchers a snapshot of the group’s ability to “think on the fly” as they aged.
The 1,787 participants also answered questions about their food and alcohol consumption during each of these three examinations. Study authors wanted to know about a wide variety of dietary choices each person was making over the years. Participants were polled on their consumption of various foods and beverages, including: fresh fruit, dried fruit, raw vegetables, salad, cooked vegetables, oily fish, lean fish, processed meat, poultry, beef, lamb, pork, cheese, bread, cereal, tea, coffee, beer, cider, red wine, white wine, champagne, and liquor each participant consumed. How your diet can help cut the risk of Alzheimer’s
The results reveal a surprising diet that may form an unlikely defense against cognitive decline later in life. Researchers discovered cheese provides the most protection against age-related cognitive issues. Its impact is significantly greater than any other food in the report.
The study also finds consuming alcohol daily, particularly red wine, can improve cognitive function as you age. While red meat continues to be a dietary concern, researchers say eating lamb weekly can increase mental prowess over the long haul.
One thing researchers find is not good for long-term brain function is excessive use of salt. They add people who are already at risk for Alzheimer’s disease are likely the only ones who need to strictly watch their salt intake.
“I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that responsibly eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with our current COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world that never seems to slow down,” principal investigator Auriel Willette says in a university release. “While we took into account whether this was just due to what well-off people eat and drink, randomized clinical trials are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in significant ways.”
“Depending on the genetic factors you carry, some individuals seem to be more protected from the effects of Alzheimer’s, while other seem to be at greater risk. That said, I believe the right food choices can prevent the disease and cognitive decline altogether. Perhaps the silver bullet we’re looking for is upgrading how we eat. Knowing what that entails contributes to a better understanding of Alzheimer’s and putting this disease in a reverse trajectory,” neuroscience Ph.D. candidate Brandon Klinedinst adds.
The study appears in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease:
https://content.iospress.com/articles/journal-of-alzheimers-disease/jad201058
I have cheese and whine about every day, so I’m good to go.
I’m willing to volunteer for this study
Hmmm. All the wine and cheese liberals I know are retarded.
Yes, but single barrel bourbon and dark chocolate are far more effective.
They started too late. it can’t reverse the damage already there.
Indeed.
Never underestimate neurogenesis. Have to cause the growth. I will have to read the study and see if exercise was included.
Don't leave it to chance. Do both, frequently.
That’s because they drink Chablis and eat French cheese that smells like feet...............
Best damned news I’ve heard all year.
Too good to be true?
Who cares!
I give that “study” a .0000001 credibility rating. Correlation is not causation.
Best method to delay Alzheimer’s is daily aerobic exercise.
Not only it delays mental deterioration, but also helps prevent cancer, practically eliminate heart disease, and joint deterioration.
I cured my hip join pain and bone on bone knee condition with daily treadmill of 30 minutes set at 23 min/mile speed and 2 to 3 degrees upslope. My heart is working better, don’t get out of breath walking up the stairs to 3rd floor, blood pressure is back to normal. The only thing scary right now is my age number of 80. Because I see other 80 year olds and they all look bad.
Keto diet - best thing you can do to avoid Alzheimer’s.
Does this explain why hillary clinton has been reported to be bathing in chardonnay every day?
Larry,
“Hmmm. All the wine and cheese liberals I know are retarded.”
Think of how bad off they would be if they didn’t have the wine and cheese.....
Well off to have lunch, a vension Quiche and a glass of Shiraz.....seriously, that is my lunch today :^)
NeverGore
People who consume large amounts of cheese and wine don’t get Alzheimer’s because they die of heart and liver disease first!......................
I think Starbucks coffee lowers peoples IQ’s. Look at the line at any store. Most are brain dead libs buying over priced lousy coffee.
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