Alzheimer's: Diet 'can stop brain shrinking' A diet rich in
vitamins and fish may protect the brain from ageing while junk
food has the opposite effect, research suggests. Elderly people
with high blood levels of vitamins and omega 3 fatty acids had
less brain shrinkage and better mental performance, a Neurology
study found. Trans fats found in fast foods were linked to lower
scores in tests and more shrinkage typical of Alzheimer's. A UK
medical charity has called for more work into diet and dementia
risk. The best current advice is to eat a balanced diet with
plenty of fruit and vegetables, not smoke, take regular exercise
and keep blood pressure and cholesterol in check, said
Alzheimer's Research UK. End Quote Dr Simon Ridley Alzheimer's
Research UK There is a clear need for conclusive evidence about
the effect of diet on our risk of Alzheimer's, which can only
come from large-scale, long-term studies” The research looked at
nutrients in blood, rather than relying on questionnaires to
assess a person's die