Scientists regularly conduct studies to better understand the biological aging process, enable us to live longer and show how we can stay healthier as we age. Also a new study on this topic the speed at which our brains age associates it with types of food.

Researchers from the University of Illinois and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in the US studied 100 volunteers between the ages of 65 and 75. food intake and brain scans compared the results. It was examined whether certain diets were associated with slower aging. The findings have been published on npj Aging.

Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, olive oil and vegetables, slows down brain aging

As a result of the investigations Mediterranean diet What we know as; olive oil, vegetables, fruits and seafood A diet similar to a high-weight diet was associated with slower brain aging. This supported previous research showing that the Mediterranean diet is one of the best diets for our bodies.

To get more accurate results, researchers asked volunteers directly what they ate, rather than telling them what they ate. Blood samples They analyzed and looked for biomarkers. As in fish and olive oil fatty acidsspinach, almonds and olive oil Vitamin EPigments in carrots and pumpkins have been shown to be useful biomarkers. It is also found in egg yolk, soybeans and offal. of choline It was also said to be useful.

This study is not extensive enough to provide definitive results. However, it is important because it supports previous research. A separate 2023 study also found a link between the Mediterranean diet and lower cognitive decline. In the near future, the team will use clinical studies to learn more about the effects of nutrition on the brain.