Nutritionist Nuria Dianova: to maintain brain health, it is important to get vitamins B1, D and B9 (folic acid), as well as iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids.
According to Nuria Dianova, some foods are especially good at improving brain function and maintaining brain health for a long time. In particular, the nutritionist recommended including sources of vitamin B1 in the diet for this purpose – black bread, buckwheat, oatmeal, millet, legumes, lean pork, offal, as well as colorful vegetables. In addition, for the full functioning of the brain, it is important to get enough iodine. Dianova noted that products containing it protect people from cognitive impairment.
“Iodine is a trace element, which is also found in iodized sea salt. There is no need to add salt to it while eating; you need to add salt before serving so that it is not heated,” the specialist clarified in an interview with the Public News Service.
In addition, products with bioflavonoids, which, for example, are contained in soy protein, are very useful for the brain. Its use effectively prevents high cholesterol and cardiovascular “catastrophes”. In addition, bioflavonoids are found in vegetables and bright fruits, dried fruits, salads, and greens.
Omega-3, in turn, reduces the risk of dementia, depression, and anxiety. These fatty acids should be obtained from cod liver, fatty fish.
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Important! Information is provided for reference purposes. Ask a specialist about contraindications and side effects and do not self-medicate under any circumstances. At the first signs of illness, consult a doctor.
Nuria Dianova Healthy lifestyle executive director of the ANO Scientific Center “Healthy Nutrition”, nutritionist, gastroenterologist of the 1st category, hepatologist