5 Nutrients Are Important So They Don't Change In Old Age

JAKARTA - Maintaining a balanced nutritional intake is not only important for physical health, but also plays a major role in maintaining brain function and preventing cognitive decline, including dementia.

A number of studies show that a proper diet, rich in certain nutrients, can help reduce the risk of memory disorders, aka dementia and the function of thinking with age.

Dementia itself is a term that describes a group of symptoms characterized by a significant decrease in brain function, which disrupts a person's daily activities.

Symptoms generally include decreased memory, difficulty communicating, decreased logical thinking skills, and disorders in controlling emotions and behavior.

Although until now there has not been found a drug that can cure dementia, various prevention efforts can be made, especially through a healthy lifestyle and proper nutritional consumption.

Citing a report from Eating Well, scientists from Columbia University conducted a study of more than 6,000 participants in the Health and Retirement Study program in the United States. This study aims to identify nutritional content that has a relationship with reduced risk of dementia.

Five types of nutrients were found to be related to reduced risk of dementia, namely isorhamnetin (flavonol), manganese, food fiber, and two forms of vitamin E: beta tokoferol and beta tokotrienol.

Isorhamnetin, which belongs to this flavonol group, is found in fruits and vegetables such as apples, priors, green wine, cherries, as well as in foods such as almonds and sunflower seeds. This content acts as an antioxidants that protect brain cells from damage.

Mangan also has antioxidant effects and is found in green vegetables, seeds, and nuts. These substances are important for metabolism and maintaining the body's immune system.

Vitamin E, both in the form of shops and shops, helps prevent cell damage due to free radicals. Foods rich in vitamin E include spinach, broccoli, wheat seeds, as well as various types of nuts and vegetable oils.

If you feel that your daily food intake is not sufficient for this nutritional requirement, one of the steps that can be taken is to adjust your diet. Changing high sugar or salt snacks with a handful of nuts or berries, for example, can be a simple way that has a big impact in the long term.

In addition to nutrition, brain health is also influenced by other factors such as sleep quality, stress level, and physical activity. Therefore, maintaining a comprehensive lifestyle is the key to preventing a decrease in brain function and risk of dementia in the future.