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Using data from the UK Biobank — a large database containing the genetic and health profiles of more than half a million people — researchers discovered that cheese offered the most protection against cognitive problems, even in older patients. They also found the daily consumption of alcohol, particularly red wine, pairs well with improved cognitive function as does the weekly consumption of lamb — but not other red meats. Excessive salt consumption was worrying trend, but researchers noted that only those already at risk for Alzheimer’s disease may need to dial back their intake to avoid cognitive issues later in life.
“I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that responsibly eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with our current COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world that never seems to slow down,” said Auriel Willette, the study’s principal investigator and an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition. “While we took into account whether this was just due to what well-off people eat and drink, randomized clinical trials are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in significant ways.”
“I was pleasantly surprised that our results suggest that responsibly eating cheese and drinking red wine daily are not just good for helping us cope with our current COVID-19 pandemic, but perhaps also dealing with an increasingly complex world that never seems to slow down,” said Auriel Willette, the study’s principal investigator and an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition. “While we took into account whether this was just due to what well-off people eat and drink, randomized clinical trials are needed to determine if making easy changes in our diet could help our brains in significant ways.”
