One's memory can decrease for many reasons, one of the age factor. But forgetfulness showing impairment of memory in the brain could be prevented with some vitamins and nutrients.
Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E is entries much needed to maintain mental function and memory, especially in elderly or the elderly. A recent study has proven it.
Omega-3 fatty acids are important because the fatty acids are essential for normal metabolism and cannot be synthesized by the body. Vitamin B is a group of water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in cell metabolism. Vitamin C is water soluble vitamin necessary for normal growth and development.
Vitamin D helps the body absorbs calcium. Calcium and phosphate are two minerals that are essential for normal bone formation. Vitamin E is fat-soluble antioxidant that stops the production of reactive oxygen species are formed when fat is oxidized.
The study has involved 104 men and women. Researchers have measured the levels of nutrients in 104 men and women, with an average age was 87 years old. The scientists also conducted brain scans to determine brain volume. It also provided six common tests used to assess mental function. The results of these studies have been published in the journal Neurology, January 24 edition.
In that study all the participants have been grouped for age, sex, blood pressure, body mass index, and other factors. The researchers found that people with the highest blood levels of vitamin 4, the results are considered to have higher cognitive test and have a larger brain volume compared with participants who had low vitamin levels.
Omega-3 fatty acid levels in the blood associated with better cognitive function and blood vessels in the brain healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids showed that the fat can improve cognitive function in different ways.
While the trans fat content is higher in the blood, were significantly associated with impaired mental ability and brain volume is smaller. Consumption of trans fats also increase the risk of coronary heart disease by raising levels of LDL cholesterol and lower HDL cholesterol levels.
The results of this study was unable to determine weather nutritional supplements will reduce the risk of dementia. However, there is no harm in eating healthy foods, like fish, fruits, vegetables, and fat away from the trans.