Eggs are some of the best sources of omega-3 fats, choline and lutein. As a part of the study, US experts analysed data of over 1000 participants considered to be of an older age. Information of their diet was given in a food frequency questionnaire and it also mapped how many eggs one ate in a week.
New Delhi: Dementia is a condition characterised by cognitive decline, loss of memory and an inability to perform basic every day tasks. This condition is usually diagnosed in patients aged 65 years and above. It can result in memory loss and behavioural and personality changes.
This condition is becoming more common lately and is likely to get worse overtime if not treated or addressed well in time. It also has no cure – but according to scientists, 40% of the cases can be prevented through basic lifestyle changes. And there is one breakfast food that can go a long way to reduce the risk of this condition.
How do eggs reduce dementia risk? According to experts, some of the best lifestyle changes that can reduce dementia risk are: Specifically the Mediterranean diet can work well to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. The research was published in the Journal of Nutrition and it found that eating eggs could go a long way in fighting the risk of the disease. One of the best sources of proteins and healthy fats, also deemed one of the healthiest foods on the planet, is crucial for a healthy brain.
Eggs are some of the best sources of omega-3.
