As you get older, your chances of Alzheimer’s disease increase. But researchers in Germany believe that two nutrients, taken in supplements or eaten in your meals, may reduce your risk of developing this brain-destroying condition.
When scientists analyzed the brain health and nutrient levels in people aged 65 to 90, they found that people with higher blood levels of vitamin C and beta carotene (the pigment found in sweet potatoes and carrots) were at lower risk for dementia.
“Longitudinal studies with more participants are necessary to confirm the result that vitamin C and beta-carotene might prevent the onset and development of Alzheimer’s disease,” says researcher Gabriele Nagel.
Aside from taking supplements, the researchers advise eating more citrus fruits, spinach and apricots as well as other fruits and vegetables rich in vitamin C and beta carotene.
