5 Nutrients That Might Stop Alzheimer’s — And Foods Rich In Them

[{"selector":"#anim-fd807695-d15c-43a2-869c-f90e8102fded [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.240844612732676%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Fish is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower inflammation and boost mental health.

[{"selector":"#anim-7e7327a3-2dd5-451f-89e3-b1c8f49074df [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-33.312499898740896%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Antioxidant vitamin E can help prevent free radical damage to the brain.

[{"selector":"#anim-d109262e-3e70-4192-ba4b-061d28bea6d6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.794069206543491%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Curcumin, a component of turmeric, is an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant with potential for use in Alzheimer's disease prevention

[{"selector":"#anim-6e8dbcfc-1528-4605-b8f6-c68858968d1f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.794069206543491%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] B vitamins, notably B12 and folate, can lower levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that can harm brain cells.

[{"selector":"#anim-06bbb3db-d38a-49e3-bcb9-adc495973de0 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.794069206543491%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Flavonoids called anthocyanins, which are abundant in berries, have been shown to enhance brain function and decrease inflammation.

[{"selector":"#anim-5683f071-0e54-48d2-9d87-2f352e5797f8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.794069206543491%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Eating a diet high in fruits, vegetables, healthy grains, and lean protein can help prevent Alzheimer's disease.

[{"selector":"#anim-25c8e07f-d180-4fb1-8379-43e5f2abbaed [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.794069206543491%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Consuming foods rich in these nutrients may lessen one's vulnerability to Alzheimer's disease.