C. Booth
Last Updated on January 7, 2021
The food we eat can highly affect our minds and bodies. You would probably be surprised to know how many food ingredients are associated with cognitive disorders, such as dementia.
Many people believe that dementia is a disease that accompanies old age, unlike popular belief, dementia isn’t a specific condition but rather a general term that encircles several cognitive impairments in communication, thinking, and memory.
It’s no wonder that food can alter your brain. What comes as a surprise, however, is the specific food ingredients that can severely damage your brain and that are still widely used in various products.
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1. Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are Linked to Plaque Buildup in Brain
© Serious Eats Advanced glycation end products (AGEs), or glycotoxins, are proteins that have converted into glycated through sugars exposure. The foods that are cooked at high temperature, including meats and fries, can produce AGEs. These dangerous compounds have been associated with diabetes and hypertension. Moreover, recent research found that AGEs are also linked to dementia.
High levels of AGEs may lead to amyloid plaques, protein pieces that are typical features of dementia, to accumulate in your brain. According to a study published in journal PNAS and other health pages, the consumption of glycotoxins caused dementia in mice. Moreover, the researchers concluded that the cognitive decline in mice was not associated with age.
2. High Amounts of Aluminium are
Toxic to Brain Tissue
© The Pioneer Woman Aluminum is a food additive that can be found in nearly everything, including milk formulas, cake mixes, and cheese. Unfortunately, the human body wasn’t designed to ingest aluminum. It’s also linked to the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, it’s unknown if there’s a certain amount of aluminum that can be safe to ingest (if there’s any).
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