Real brain food REVEALED: Eating this tasty dish once a week could REDUCE Alzheimer’s risk

AN exciting study has revealed the extraordinary benefits eating just one type of food may have on the brain – and in preventing Alzheimer’s.

Brain food: Seafood may help keep the brain healthy, say researchers

Eating seafood once a week may halt the progression of severe dementia, scientists revealed.

The research found eating one portion of seafood every week meant older adults with a risk gene for the disease showed fewer signs of Alzheimer’s-related brain changes.

The gene APOE ε4 is carried by 36 per cent of Alzheimer’s patients, but all types of seafood have appeared to have a beneficial effect on people with the gene

Brain food: Just one serving a week was said to benefit brain health

Researchers looked at the brains of 286 people who had recently died with Alzheimer’s and found those who ate between one and three meals containing seafood every week demonstrated less damage to their brain as a result of the disease.

It is thought the omega-3 fatty acids commonly found in seafood may be responsible.

Despite the findings, some dementia experts are cautious of the findings.

Researchers believe omega 3 helps brain health

Dr Laura Phipps at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “The omega-3 fatty acids found in oily fish are an important part of a balanced diet, and previous studies suggest they could play an important role in keeping the brain healthy.

“This study links moderate seafood consumption with lower levels of Alzheimer’s-related brain changes in elderly people who carry a risk gene for the disease, but we must be careful when drawing conclusions about the wider population. 

“Current research is underway to investigate the benefits of a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids in those at risk of memory and thinking problems, but at this time there is no evidence to suggest fish oil supplements could prevent dementia

Alzheimer's: Despite the findings, health experts say following a healthy lifestyle is important

“Dementia risk is a complex mix of age, genetics and lifestyle factors. 

“The best current evidence suggests that what’s good for your heart is good for your head and that getting plenty of exercise, eating a healthy balanced diet, not smoking and keeping blood pressure and cholesterol in check could help reduce dementia risk.” 

The research was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.