Have you misplaced our keys… or may have forgotten the name of somebody you just met… signs of aging? or just becoming forgetful? Aging is one process we cant avoid but now we have reason to be hopeful that there may actually be a way to prevent the signs of forgetfulness…and the solution is just within our reach!
Have you heard of the “Mediterranean” diet? It is a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes, cereals and fish. All of which except for olive oil are in abundance in our region. This diet as published in the October issue of Archives of Neurology showed that people on this diet had lower risk of being forgetful. The apparent benefit is “by protection from oxidative stress or by reducing inflammation in the brain.”
The study showed thta if you really closely follow the diet regimen, your risk of developing memory problem later on in life can be reduced by 68 percent.
The plus benefit of following the Mediterranean diet is the other benefits we can get from it as proven in other studies: protective for heart disease, heart attack, high blood pressure, obesity and a series of cancers.
The question of whether the benefit is due to Omega three fatty acids? Most likely… but NOT from taking supplements sold in the market! In one study from the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, the researchers found no advantage in taking the omega-3 fatty acids supplements at different doses compared to placebo.
What does this study tell us?…Fish Vegetables and Fruits are great for meals… and great for health. The earlier we intervene in any disease through prevention, the better.
Memory Loss is Better Prevented than Treated!
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It’s indeed a CATCH 22… The Benefits of Fish versus The Fear of Mercury Contamination!
More interesting tips are coming our way to curb consumption. The more practical the tips the better for consumers to follow. The less need to medicate… the better! 
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