Flavonoid-rich foods and drinks may cut risk of dementia, study finds

Flavonoids, concentrated in plant-based foods, have a range of other health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Photograph: Connect Images/Alamy

Consuming more food and drinks rich in flavonoids, such as berries, tea and red wine, could lower the risk of dementia by 28%, a study suggests.

The number of people living with the disease globally is forecast to nearly triple to 153 million by 2050, which presents a rapidly increasing threat to global heath and social care systems.