BRAIN FOODS THAT MAY HELP PREVENT ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA

1. Germinated brown rice: Full of GABA, 15 times more than ordinary brown rice. It prevents brain deterioration and Alzheimer’s disease. It also lets your brain relax and helps you sleep better.

2.  Milk: It has all five major nutrients, especially vitamin B1 for the nervous system and vitamin B12 for the memory part nervous system, reducing Alzheimer’s disease risk.

3. Vegetables: especially spinach, contain folic acid, an essential component in the serotonin production of neurons, and enzymes to nourish and strengthen neurotransmitters.

4. Yogurt: fill of vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B2 and B12, which nourish the nervous system. Consuming yogurt with living bacteria will also increase the body’s immune system

5. Wholewheat bread: It should be whole grains that are full of fibers and rice germ It contains carbohydrates, giving energy. Not only feeling full, but the brain will also function smoothly and be able to concentrate better.

6. Fish: mainly marine fish. They are abundant with good nutrients for the brain. One of them is Omega-3 fat, unsaturated fat, and EPA and DHA. These substances help reduce triglyceride production, the leading cause of blocked heart and brain vessels. Furthermore, DHA helps improve brain parts involving memory and learning.

7. Egg: it is the most accessible source of protein. It has minerals and vitamins, nourishes brain parts relating to memory and learning, and maintains the nervous system. Eggs contain chlorine which keeps the brain and nervous system healthy.

8.  Fruit: Pomegranate, for example, can reduce the brain’s stress. For berries, help blood circulation to the brain. And eating 2-3 apples a day helps increase the production oof a neurotransmitter called “Acetyl Choline” which controls memory and learning abilities. This substance also enhances the memory capability of the Hippocampus, which helps delay dementia.

9.  Garlic: boost the brain to produce more serotonin which delays neuron deterioration. Plus, it improves memory. Certain chemicals in garlic induce good moods and reduce stress.

             10.  Ginkgo: an herb for treating dementia, depression, and Alzheimer’s disease

            11. Mediterranean diet: main ingredients are  vegetable and fruit, especially tomatoes, olive oil, which contains antioxidants for brain health.  It decreases the risk of dementia. The  Alzheimer’s diseasewill less up to 40%

Source: Food Focus Thailand Magazine, May 2022 : Page 64-65