Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet shows strong protection against early memory complaints in older women, emphasizing nutrition for dementia prevention.

- Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet linked to fewer early memory complaints
- Veggies, legumes, and nuts improve brain protective potential
- Refined grains sugar and dairy increase inflammation and memory risks
Evidence of an anti-inflammatory diet as a key protector for subjective memory complaints in women
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How Food Choices Influence Memory Health
A recent study evaluated three Mediterranean style diets in women aged 50 years and above- Mediterranean diet- focuses on vegetables fruit nuts and olive oil for heart and brain health.
- MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay)- combines Mediterranean and DASH diets to protect brain function.
- Anti-inflammatory Mediterranean diet (AnMED)- limits sugars refined grains and dairy.
Stronger Results with Anti Inflammatory Foods
Among 419 women recruited 348 met eligibility with an average age of 70.5 years. High adherence rates were observed in the MIND diet at 89.9 percent followed by the Mediterranean diet at 68.4 percent and only 4.3 percent adherence for the more restrictive AnMED diet.- Mediterranean and MIND diets showed limited association with SMC.
- In comparison AnMED demonstrated a strong protective effect.
- Women who did not follow AnMED were 10 times more likely to report SMC.
- Every point increase in adherence lowered SMC risk by 17 percent independent of other factors.
Foods That Matter Most
Memory supportive foods include- Foods to limit include -- Sugary and baked foods
- Refined grains
- Excess dairy
Takeaway
Daily food habits can shape brain health in later years. A plant forward anti-inflammatory Mediterranean eating pattern may help older women feel more confident about memory and maintain healthier aging.Reference:
- Evidence of an anti-inflammatory diet as a key protector for subjective memory complaints in women - (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-025-05195-0)
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