A new study suggests people who eat lots of green leafy vegetables may have fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease than those who don't. Eating fruit, whole grains, olive oil, beans, nuts and fish were also "associated" with having lower levels of proteins linked to the disease in the brain, the researchers say.
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in the UK and is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells, according to the NHS. Dementia is a group of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning, which can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities.
Researchers said the study, published in Neurology, showed an association of regularly following the MIND and Mediterranean diets with fewer Alzheimer’s plaques and tangles, which are a build-up of proteins that clump together. However, the researchers cautioned that the study does not establish a cause and effect relationship.
