Strawberries May Reduce Dementia Risk and Depressive Symptoms, Study Finds
Middle-aged, overweight adults who consumed strawberry supplements daily for 12 weeks showed improved memory and reduced depressive symptoms, according to research from the University of Cincinnati.
- Daily consumption of strawberries for 12 weeks can improve memory and reduce depressive symptoms in middle-aged, overweight adults, according to a study published in the journal Nutrients.
- The study, conducted by researchers from the University of Cincinnati, involved 30 participants aged 50 to 65 who had experienced symptoms of mild cognitive decline.
- Participants were given a daily supplement of strawberry powder equivalent to one cup of whole strawberries, and those in the strawberry group performed better on memory tests and showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms.
- The health benefits of strawberries are thought to stem from antioxidants called anthocyanins, as well as micronutrients called ellagitannins and ellagic acid, which have been linked to a reduced risk of various diseases and have anti-inflammatory properties.
- Further research is needed to confirm these findings, but the results so far are promising and suggest that dietary choices can play a role in preventing and mitigating the effects of cognitive decline.
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