Mediterranean diet ‘lowers risk of dementia’
Eating a Mediterranean diet is good for the mind, research has concluded.
Scientists say people who eat large quantities of fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts, fish and olive oil have a lower risk of age-related diseases such as dementia.
The research, by the University of Exeter’s Medical School, is the first systematic review of previous studies into the diet’s benefits to the brain. It comes after research last month showed the same diet could help counteract a genetic risk of strokes.
Lead researcher Iliana Lourida said: “Mediterranean food is both delicious and nutritious, and our systematic review shows it may help to protect the ageing brain by reducing the risk of dementia.”