Berries may prevent age related memory loss
A new study conducted by at Tufts University researchers has found that regular consumption of berries may boost brain function and prevent age related memory loss.
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables has always been tied to healthier life and better function of several vital organs including heart and brain.
Now a review of animal and clinical studies have provided “strong scientific evidence” that antioxidants that are highly concentrated in berries have a direct effect on how neurons in the brain send signals.
According to the report in the American Chemical Society’s Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, eating strawberries, cranberries, blackberries, blueberries, and grapes can help prevent age-related memory loss and other problems tied to getting older.
Barbara Shukitt-Hale, Marshall Miller and their colleagues found that berries change the way neurons in the brain communicate, and the changes in signaling can prevent inflammation in the brain that contribute to neuronal damage and improve both motor control and cognition.
Scientists called for further investigations to see whether the benefits from berries come from specific chemicals found in all berries or each type has its own specific substance which has similar effects on the brain.
Future studies may also determine the best amount of berries to eat, how often to eat them, and how long their protective benefits last.
Source: presstv.ir
