Three herbal teas, including German chamomile, can help improve your memory.
br>There is no doubt that the British love to have a good cup of tea. While black tea is the most popular choice that outperforms any other drink, the other three teas have more to offer than a pleasant drink. Hot drinks with “anti-inflammatory” and “antioxidant” properties may help reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
It may be time to change your usual choice to German chamomile, rosehip and mint.
Mint drink
“Through this ability, the researchers assessed the potential benefit of these three herbal teas in reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is partly an inflammatory disease. These three teas contain anti-inflammatory compounds that have helped generate interest in these teas for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease,” says dietitian Vasilisa Ponomareva, especially for MedicForum.
Chamomile
A laboratory study has shown that German chamomile's memory-enhancing function, due to its antioxidant content and therefore its ability to scavenge free radicals, may be beneficial for people with Alzheimer's disease.
Rich in “anti-inflammatory” compounds such as apigenin and luteolin, chamomile can also promote the development of brain cells and strengthen the connections between them.
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Rose hips
Rosehip, which has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, may help protect brain cells from inflammation.
“In particular, rose hips have been shown to reduce the formation of so-called ‘dark neurons’ (nerve cells) that are associated with memory impairment. Rosehip has been shown in a laboratory study to reduce memory deficits caused by cognitive impairment in dementia, with evidence of reduced oxidative stress in the part of the brain that controls learning and memory.”
Peppermint
The power of mint is hidden in one of its main constituents, rosmarinic acid.
Regarding spearmint, studies have examined its effect on the formation and deposition of certain proteins, such as amyloid fibrils, in the brain associated with certain types of Alzheimer's disease.
MedicalForum has previously written about the benefits of cranberries.
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