Flavonoid Rich Diets Associated With Better Brain Health

Flavonoid Rich Diets Associated With Better Brain Health
Researchers believe flavonoids may help the brain in several ways. By KOTOIMAGES/Shutterstock
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Q: Of the nutrients in plant foods, it seems like flavonoids might be special regarding brain health. What do we know?
A: Science already touts heart-health benefits of plant-based diets like the Mediterranean, MIND and DASH diets. Researchers are discovering how plant-based eating also may an important role in cognitive fitness and perhaps help prevent dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
Howard LeWine
Howard LeWine
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Howard LeWine, M.D., Harvard Health Publishing
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