Alzheimer's is eating out? Reminder: The elderly have 2 kinds of eating habits, the risk of dementia may increase
Forgetfulness, strange behavior, slurred speech, getting lost, etc. are all common characteristics of Alzheimer's patients, and it seems that such people are not uncommon around us. The trouble of Alzheimer's disease has seriously affected the quality of life in old age. How did Alzheimer's disease come about?
1. What is the "culprit" that deprives the memory of the elderly?
Alzheimer's disease is very common in China, and some studies predict that by 2050, there will be more than 40 million people with Alzheimer's disease in China . In fact, many people can usually see someone posting a missing person in the circle of friends. So what is it that deprives the memory of the elderly?
The researchers found that Alzheimer's disease can present pathological changes such as neurofibrillary tangles and amyloid plaque deposits in the brain. Beta-amyloid in the human brain, once accumulated excessively, may lead to the deposition of amyloid plaques and increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Another Tau phosphate-based protein, once hyperphosphorylated, can form neurofibrillary tangles, killing brain cells and affecting a patient's memory.
Alzheimer's disease is the result of a combination of factors . Increasing age, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, unhealthy lifestyle, obesity, education level and social skills may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, and we must take precautions.
2. 3 kinds of eating habits of the elderly may induce Alzheimer's disease
According to statistics, 35% of Alzheimer's disease is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle, and unhealthy eating habits can also increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
1. Excessive intake of carbohydrates
A regular high-carb diet can lead to insulin resistance, reduce glucose metabolism, increase the risk of inflammation, and induce Alzheimer's.
2. Eat too salty
Eating too salty may lead to irritation of the stomach mucosa, and may also increase the risk of high blood pressure and Alzheimer's.
3. Excessive consumption of aluminum-containing foods
Excessive intake of aluminum may cause toxicity to the immune system and hematopoietic system, affect the absorption of calcium, iron, zinc and other elements, and increase the risk of Alzheimer's. Therefore, it is necessary to eat less food containing aluminum.
How to prevent Alzheimer's disease? 3 points are important
Although Alzheimer's disease is not immediately fatal, it seriously affects people's quality of life, causing some patients to be unable to take care of themselves. Therefore, it is very important to prevent Alzheimer's disease.
1. Get enough sleep
Good, high-quality sleep can help the brain clean up waste, enhance memory, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Generally, young people are recommended to sleep 7-9 hours a day, and the elderly should sleep 6 hours a day.
2. Stay away from alcohol and tobacco
Long-term smoking and drinking may become addictive, and it is related to a variety of cancers, and may also affect brain memory. It is recommended to stay away from tobacco and alcohol.
3. Actively use the brain
Regular use of the brain can increase the activity of the brain and have a good attitude, which also helps to exercise the brain and prevent Alzheimer's.
Wrong eating habits are likely to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Usually, we should try our best to prevent it from the aspects of diet and life, stay away from tobacco and alcohol, get enough sleep, and use the brain more to prevent the advent of Alzheimer’s disease.
References:
[1] "The cause of Alzheimer's has finally been found out! It may be too late for these situations to occur, 2 methods for self-testing risks". Popular Science China. 2021-01-14
[2] "5 Eating Habits That Make You Stupid the More You Eat, Don't Hurry Up! 》.Health Times.2019-08-29
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