Diets rich in Polyphenols and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Protect Brain Cells

According to a new Spanish study at Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, a diet high in polyphenol antioxidants and polyunsaturated fatty acids can help cell growth in the areas of the brain that Alzheimer’s disease damages. These nutrients may delay onset of disease and slow its evolution. In an animal study, this diet was capable of inducing new cell growth in the adult brain and may strengthen the neural networks which become affected by age and disease such as Alzheimer’s. This diet also protected neurons from oxidative damage, which is associated with many diseases affecting the central nervous system.


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