Year after year, Alzheimer’s disease reaps the lives of many people around the world, and although scientists have not yet found a definitive treatment for the disease, some natural food ingredients found in every home may help prevent Alzheimer’s, such as: olive oil, the details in the following news :
According to a recent study, the results of which were published in the journal Science Daily, the regular use of extra virgin olive oil in the diet can make you less prone to Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's disease.
After researchers linked the Mediterranean diet in general to a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, the new study came to accurately identify a nutritional component within this diet that may have the largest role in this potential benefit of the Mediterranean diet, which is virgin olive oil, which is hardly a home in Arab countries are devoid of it.
But it should be noted that researchers have not yet been able to determine whether olive oil can also help slow down the pace of Alzheimer's after its emergence, the current study showed that its effect is preventive, but whether eating it may support the health of Alzheimer's patients is still under research and study .
How olive oil may fight Alzheimer's ?
It is believed that olive oil may help promote the health of brain cells and nervous system thanks to its potential ability to:
- Reducing the severity of any infections that may affect the brain.
- Activating the process of autophagy, a process during which the body is rid of some toxins that may accumulate in it, stimulating the emergence of Alzheimer's disease.
- Regular use of olive oil can enhance learning and cognitive abilities, and generally improve memory of all kinds.
Other benefits of olive oil for the body
According to another study issued during this year after the date of the issuance of the first study mentioned above, it was noted that olive oil not only helps prevent Alzheimer’s, but may also help improve the quality of life and reduce the chances of death early, as it was noted that including olive oil in the diet may help :
- Reduce the chances of death from neurodegenerative diseases by 29%.
- Reduce the risk of heart disease by 19%.
- Reducing the chances of dying from cancer by 17%.
- Reducing the chances of death from respiratory diseases by 8%.
How can reap the benefits of olive oil for health?
? How can reap the benefits of olive
for health
Olive oil can be used as a substitute for some unhealthy items, such as mayonnaise and butter, as researchers believe and according to several previous studies that consuming 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil in the diet daily may enable you to reap many potential benefits of this healthy oil.
However, it is preferable to avoid using olive oil for cooking, since it is a fast-burning oil, and it is recommended to use it at room temperature as a dressing for salads or as a healthy addition to some types of dips such as chickpeas.