A recent study, run in Taiwan, and published in the medical journal Nutrients, highlighted an interesting relationship between homocysteine levels and
Alzheimer´s…
The researchers assessed the blood profiles and cognitive outcomes of 592 Alzheimer´s patients…
They found that higher homocysteine levels were associated with lower cognitive function…
But while for men there was a greater link between higher folate blood levels and lower homocysteine, for women it was higher vitamin B12 which were linked to lower homocysteine levels…
This was an interesting observation and can be a big clue as to what to eat to ensure you maintain a sharp brain into your old age…
Folate comes from dark green leafy vegetables, beans, fruit and liver…
Vitamin B12 comes from meat, fish, eggs and dairy…
Another important vitamin to keep homocysteine levels low is B6, found in liver, tuna, salmon, chickpeas, poultry and dark green leafy veggies…
Next time you go to the doc, ask to have your homocysteine levels tested, but in the meantime, stock up on these foods…
Help deactivate the ‘silent’ cause of your memory loss!
Have you been growing increasingly concerned about your mental health? Forgetting things, struggling to find the right words, not coping with day-to-day challenges?
If so, you’re not alone. More than half the world’s population suffers from some form of mental degeneration by the age of 60…
So, if you’re having more senior moments than you used to…
If brain fog, fatigue, and memory problems are slowing you down…
Keeping your homocysteine levels low and consuming these foods may help protect against mental decline…
This study also highlighted other specific foods linked to improved mental state scores (MSS);
* Coffee
* Tea
* Eggs
The researchers put the first two items down to the benefits of caffeine on the brain…
And eggs are a good source of choline, which we know is beneficial for the brain…
Other factors that influenced the mental state were age, higher education and higher body mass index (this last factor is possibly more significant in older patients who may become thin and frail – especially in the more advanced stages of Alzheimer´s).
High homocysteine levels are not just bad for your brain – it damages the lining of the arteries, and makes the blood clot more easily than it should, which increases the risk of blood vessel blockages.
Other helpful nutrients for a healthy mind…
* Nuts and seeds
* Blueberries
* Avocados
* Tomatoes
* Whole grains
* Dark chocolate
* Red grapes
Enjoy these foods and keep active to enjoy good mental health and keep your brain sharp!
References:
https://www.nutraingredients.com/Article/2024/03/19/study-gender-influences-diet-s-impact-on-cognition-in-alzheimer-s-patients
https://familydoctor.org/high-homocysteine-level-how-it-affects-your-blood-vessels
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