Dementia is a term symptoms caused by the condition of the brain that can cause a decline in memory function, difficulty in thinking, communicating, and in terms of problem solving. Dementia is often associated with old age when in fact this condition can affect anyone. There are various types of dementia include Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy Bodies Dementia, Parkinson's Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia and much more.
Various attempts were certainly made to prevent and treat disease dementia. Ranging from restrictions on the consumption of certain foods, exercise, taking supplements and so because given the effects of dementia which can reduce the quality of life for the patient and those around him. New research reveals consumption of cherry juice can improve cognition and can be useful for the prevention and treatment of dementia.
All of course, already familiar with the cherry because very often we encounter as a decoration on the cake, cake, ice cream and so on. Apparently, a small fruit with a diameter of 2 centimeters has various content of nutrients essential for the body. One important thing is the content of anthocyanin which has positive benefits for cognition. In the study sample was taken of parents aged over 70 years who have mild to moderate dementia. Samples were asked to consume 200 ml / day of cherry juice or juice without anthocyanin content control for 12 weeks. Blood pressure and markers of inflammation (CRP and IL-6) samples were measured to see the difference.
Results of these studies found an increase in verbal fluency, the increase in short-term memory and long term in the group who consumed the cherry juice. A decrease in systolic blood pressure was also found in the intervention group. Inflammatory markers did not reveal any differences.
Thus, the provision of drinks that have high anthocyanin content of a thing that can be taken to those who have mild to moderate dementia to improve cognition. Consumption of cherry juice are rich in anthocyanins may routinely performed as an alternative to improve cognition both for the patients and those at high risk of developing dementia. Let's invite them for dementia for consumption of cherry juice!
