Study found Mediterranean Diet may cut Alzheimer's risk
Researchers from the Columbia University followed more than 2,000 seniors from New York for 4 years. The data from their food frequency questionnaire as well as incidence of Alzheimer's disease were analyzed. Results showed that those who consumed a diet closely resembling the Mediterranean diet had a 40 percent lower risk of Alzheimer's than those who adhered the least to the diet. The results were published online in the Annals of Neurology on April 18, 2006.
Editor's Note - Mediterranean Diet benefits more than Heart!
The Mediterranean Diet was made famous by an European study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2003. Researchers followed more than 22,000 people living in Greece and investigated their eating habits. During the 4 years of the study, researchers found that the closer people followed the Mediterranean diet, the less likely they were to die from either heart disease or cancer.
It is still too early to conclude that the Mediterranean Diet is effective as a preventative measure for Alzheimer's disease. However, it certainly does not hurt to follow this heart-healthy diet!
Mediterranean Diet: The Mediterranean diet is not really a set diet. It is simply a healthy eating pattern - a pattern close to the dietary guidelines recommended by the American Heart Association. This diet is high in the good fats (monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats) as present in fish, olive oil and nuts and low in saturated fats and trans fats. It provides an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants due to the variety of plant-based foods.
Study found Mediterranean Diet may cut Alzheimer's risk
Editor's Note - Mediterranean Diet benefits more than Heart!
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