How does nutrition affect dementia?

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Asked by Adrienne Jones, Lansing, Michigan

How can poor nutrition and vitamin deficiency affect your health, as far as dementia
Expert Answer:
Hi Adrienne -- This is an important question as nutrition plays an important role in dementia prevention. Here are a few healthy brain nutrition tips.

Omega 3 fatty acids. Making sure that you get plenty of omega 3 fatty acids found in fish is one of the most important things you can do for brain health. Fish consumption is associated with significantly less decline of mental function and lower risk of Alzheimer's disease. DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), a type of omega 3 found in fatty fish like salmon, is particularly important. Low levels of DHA in the blood have been associated with worsening mental function. Aim for 2-3 four ounce servings of fish per week, and try make at......read the whole answer
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Type 2 diabetes and dementia

Those who have Type 2 diabetes and dementia should eat healthy meals because
Older adults with diabetes experience memory declines immediately after unhealthy meal

Can be offset by taking antioxidant vitamins with meal, but healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is best defense

June 26, 2008 – Older adults with type 2 diabetes who eat unhealthy, high-fat meals may experience memory declines immediately afterward, according to new research. But, the study found this can be offset by taking antioxidant vitamins with the meal.

There is already growing evidence linking diabetes to cognitive complications in humans. Adults with type 2 diabetes are especially vulnerable to acute meal-induced memory deficits after eating unhealthy foods

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