Consuming daily a fresh avocado, a nutrient-rich, cholesterol-free fruit with naturally good fats, may help boost cognitive function such as working memory and problem-solving skills in older adults, according to new research.
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Findings:
- The findings showed that adults aged 50 and over who ate one fresh avocado a day for six months.
- In addition,experienced a 25 per cent increase in lutein levels in their brain and eyes.
- Furthermore,which resulted in significant improvment in working memory and problem-solving skills.
- Lutein is a carotenoid, or pigment, commonly found in fruits and vegetables that accumulates in the blood.
- In addition,eye and brain and may act as an anti-inflammatory agent and antioxidant.
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According to researchers:
- The results of this study suggest that the monounsaturated fats, fiber, lutein and other bioactives.
- Make avocados particularly effective at enriching neural lutein levels.
- In addition,which may provide benefits for not only eye health, but also for brain health.
- Eating avacadoes also showed progressive improvement in other cognitive skills such as memory, processing speed and attention levels.
- Furthermore, the results reveal that lutein levels in the eye more than doubled in subjects that consumed fresh avocados, compared to a supplement.
- Thus, a balanced diet that includes fresh avocados may be an effective strategy for cognitive health.
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The study revealed that these chemical compounds could eventually be used to treat a host of debilitating diseases as well as to enhance the allure of cosmetics, perfumes and other consumer goods.