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Worried about Alzheimer’s? A US study, published in the American Journal of Medicine, suggests juicing vegetables and fruit frequently may significantly cut the risk of developing the disease. The researchers followed almost 2,000 people for up to 10 years – providing a powerful set of results and found the risk was 76% lower for those who drank juice more than three times a week, compared with those who drank it less than once a week.
Alzheimer’s is linked to the accumulation of clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brain.
There is some evidence to suggest that this process may be controlled by the chemical hydrogen peroxide.
Various studies have suggested that polyphenols – chemicals available in many foods – might disrupt these processes and provide some protection against Alzheimer’s disease by neutralising the effect of damaging compounds called free radicals. Fruit and vegetable juices are particularly rich in polyphenols.
Lead researcher Dr Qi Dai, of Vanderbilt University, said: “We found that frequent drinking of fruit and vegetable juices was associated with a substantially decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These findings are new and suggest that fruit and vegetable juices may play an important role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.”
The research was carried out on Japanese Americans, but researchers said the findings were applicable to the general population.
Can Juicing Cut Alzheimer's Risk?
Alzheimer’s is linked to the accumulation of clumps of beta-amyloid protein in the brain.
There is some evidence to suggest that this process may be controlled by the chemical hydrogen peroxide.
Various studies have suggested that polyphenols – chemicals available in many foods – might disrupt these processes and provide some protection against Alzheimer’s disease by neutralising the effect of damaging compounds called free radicals. Fruit and vegetable juices are particularly rich in polyphenols.
Lead researcher Dr Qi Dai, of Vanderbilt University, said: “We found that frequent drinking of fruit and vegetable juices was associated with a substantially decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These findings are new and suggest that fruit and vegetable juices may play an important role in delaying the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.”
The research was carried out on Japanese Americans, but researchers said the findings were applicable to the general population.
Can Juicing Cut Alzheimer's Risk?
