Dementia and abnormal aging phenomenon! Three keys to preventing medical exposure: Eating this way slows down cognitive decline by 60%
Will brain cognition begin to deteriorate at the age of 40? Is it difficult to solve the problem of dementia by just eating ginkgo?
According to data from the National Development Council, Taiwan will soon enter a super-aged society in 2025. According to estimates from the Taiwan Dementia Association, 1 in every 4 elderly people over the age of 65 has cognitive decline, and the older they are, the higher the prevalence rate. Some studies have pointed out that as age increases, the cognitive function of the brain begins to deteriorate between the ages of 40 and 50. Currently, there are limited drug treatments that can improve cognitive impairment, and people tend to ignore the symptoms, making it difficult to slow down the progression. However, according to the latest 3-year COSMOS study in the United States, multivitamins can slow down cognitive decline by about 60%, which is a big plus for preventing dementia.
Dr. Lin Yanan, the attending physician at the Chang Gung Memorial Department of Family Medicine in Linkou, also said that the general public easily misunderstands dementia symptoms as a normal phenomenon of aging, but in fact, dementia worsens more quickly; some also mistakenly believe that supplementing single nutrients such as ginkgo can slow down cognitive decline, but due to brain The body needs a variety of nutrients, and supplementing only with a single nutrient will not alleviate the problem. For this reason, doctors put forward the three keys of complete nutrition, social interaction, and exercise, and called on the public to take early action to supplement a variety of nutrients.
Irreversible brain decline is like house collapse: Doctors reveal 3 keys to preventing dementia
Dr. Lin Yanan explained that dementia is not a momentary event, but a gradual transformation process. The brain is covered with nerves and cells, and different areas require different nutrients. Not a single nutrient can provide the needs of the entire brain. “The cognitive function of the brain is like a house, which is composed of functions such as memory, execution, discrimination, language and self-control. Just like steel bars, cement and pipelines can form a house, it will start to age and corrode over time, and water pipes will leak. , if it is not fully repaired as soon as possible, it may deteriorate!”
Because the signs of dementia may begin to appear from the age of 40, and it is an irreversible functional decline, if the public does not realize the risks early and take remedial measures to delay the decline, by the time cognitive functions begin to be affected, the severity and speed may be Jiaqi. According to the latest research, nutrition can be one of the factors that protect cognitive decline. Because the early symptoms of dementia may affect mood and even reduce social willingness, supplementing with complete nutrition is beneficial to the physical strength required for exercise and can provide a good spirit. for socializing.
The COSMOS study recently published in the American Journal of Alzheimer’s and Dementia, which lasted three years and analyzed more than 2,000 people, confirmed that supplementing with multivitamins can help cognition, memory, and behavioral executive functions, and can also slow down cognitive decline. Reached 60%. Dr. Lin Yanan suggests that because the body cannot produce many nutrients on its own, people over the age of 40 who are at risk of cognitive decline can choose a comprehensive vitamin supplement that covers more than 20 essential key nutrients to start slowing down the effects of cognitive decline as early as possible. .
Elderly people aren’t the only ones who have cognitive issues! Doctors debunk 3 myths about preventing cognitive decline
Dr. Lin Yanan warned that people are prone to misunderstanding the following three major dementia myths and delaying the golden opportunity to slow down cognitive decline:
Feeling that it is still a long time before dementia: The cognitive function of the brain may be declining at the age of 40-50. If the three keys of complete nutrition, social interaction, and exercise can be taken into account early, there is a chance to delay cognitive decline. process.
Thinking that dementia is a normal state of aging: The cognitive function of patients with dementia declines faster than that of people of the same age. And because dementia in cognitive function degradation is an irreversible brain degenerative disease, if you mistakenly interpret signs of decline in memory, attention, and language skills as simple normal aging, you may miss out on consultation and consultation at relevant outpatient clinics. The golden period of treatment.
Only supplement single nutrients: Although many nutrients have been shown to be beneficial to brain health, such as ginkgo, fish oil, B complex, DHA, etc., many people regularly supplement some health foods, but due to the brain structure It is complex and requires a variety of different nutrients. Preventing dementia by relying on one method alone may not necessarily meet the complete nutrients required.
Dr. Lin Yanan reminded that there are many elements that support brain health. According to the conclusions of the COSMOS study, supplementing with comprehensive vitamins is beneficial to cognition, memory, behavioral execution ability, etc. It is recommended to choose a multivitamin that covers more than 20 essential key nutrients. The solution is to take in complete nutrients so that the body can slow down cognitive decline in an all-round way.
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