Daily nut consumption in elderly tied to lower dementia and healthier lifespan: Study
A new study published in the journal of Age and Ageing showed that daily nut consumption may help elderly persons avoid dementia and other forms of impairment. The world nations are dealing with an aging population. The complicated and multifaceted process of aging later in life is linked to a higher risk of morbidity. As people age, cognitive decline is frequent in addition to physical changes.
Dementia risk is increased by age-related increases in oxidative stress, inflammation, and vascular dysfunction, which can cause cell death and synapse loss. Nuts are rich in fiber, phytosterols, polyphenols, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, and a range of vitamins and minerals. It's unknown how nut consumption and disability-free survival relate to one another. This study sought to determine if nut consumption and disability-free longevity differed based on the overall quality of the diet in a population of persons aged 70 and older.
A total of 9916 individuals from the ASPREE longitudinal research of older persons participated in this prospective cohort research. The participants were asked to categorize their normal intake of nuts as either daily [every day or many times a day], weekly [1–2 times/week, commonly 3–6 times/week], or no/infrequent [never/rarely, 1-2 times/month] after completing a 49-item Food Frequency questionnaire.
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