Definition of Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer’s is a progressive inflammatory disease of the neurodegenerative diseases and the most prominent disease of the dementia category.
The incurable disease was first introduced by Alves Alzheimer’s in 1906 in Germany, and every year December 21 coincides with September 13, world Alzheimer’s day.
First by forgetting small things like forgetting the names of people, places, or events forgetting the time; then it is seen with the disorder, confusion, loss of equipment and anxiety, and even doubt and pessimism towards relatives. Other problems with Alzheimer’s include hallucinations and delusions.
If we want to define Alzheimer’s disease in different stages, we can consider three stages for this disease; in the first stage, the person suffers from forgetfulness, confusion, disorder, and minor problems such as not knowing the clock. In the second stage, disturbed sleep, depression, anxiety, frustration, hallucinations, and the need for help from others are seen, and then in the last stage, there is a need for strong support. Eating problems such as dysphagia and weight loss, urinary, and fecal incontinence are other symptoms of this stage.

The causes of Alzheimer’s disease

One of the most important causes of Alzheimer’s disease is aging. Other factors include family history so that in a high number of people with Alzheimer’s, close relatives are also seen with people with Alzheimer’s. We can also mention heart disease, poor lifestyle, unhealthy diet, stress, and psychological stress such as depression and exposure to metals. After observing the early symptoms such as forgetfulness and confusion, Alzheimer’s disease can be diagnosed by visiting a psychiatrist and performing verbal and psychological tests, as well as brain scans.

Alzheimer’s prevention

Prevention of Alzheimer’s is possible by controlling cardiovascular disease, lifestyle, social interactions, solving tables, learning music, exercising, not smoking, and drinking alcohol, controlling weight, and eating a healthy diet.

Alzheimer’s treatment

Unfortunately, no specific treatment has been found for Alzheimer’s so far, and existing treatments –both pharmacological and non-pharmacological- can only prevent the disease from getting worse.
Also drug and non-drug (such as increasing problem-solving skills, language skills, exercise, lifestyle away from stress, and tension, and healthy eating) therapies help treat Alzheimer’s.

Nutrition in Alzheimer’s

As we know, prevention is always better than cure and nutrition is one of the effective factors in the occurrence of any disease. Alzheimer’s disease is no exception to this rule, and nutrition in Alzheimer’s is very important to prevent, control, and prevent the worsening of the condition. Regarding the foods that are effective in Alzheimer’s, the following can be mentioned:

•     Vegetables, especially vegetables with dark green leaves such as spinach, lettuce, etc.

•     Nuts and nuts

•     Fruits with sharp and sharp colors such as blackberries, red grapes, berries

•     Legumes and beans

•     Whole grains

•     Use poultry and poultry meat instead of red meat and processed meats such as sausages

•     Replacing olive oil with other vegetable oils, and removing solid, and saturated oils, consuming repair products containing probiotics such as yogurt, buttermilk, kefir, etc.

•     Researchers have developed a diet called the MIND diet, which is based on the above. The MIND diet is a combination of the Mediterranean diet and Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, which are rich in antioxidants and are based on curing and preventing cardiovascular disease.

Recommendations from the MIND diet

•     Eat vegetables at least six times a week and green leafy vegetables once a day.

•     Eat nuts at least five times a week.

•     Eat beans more than three times a week.

•     Eat at least three servings of whole grains each day.

•     Be sure to prepare and eat chicken and berries at least twice a week.

•     Eat fish at least once a week.

•     Cook food mainly with olive oil and limit butter and margarine to less than once tablespoon per day.

•     Limit sweets to five times a week.

•     Eat less than four servings of red meat a week.

•     Limit fried foods, fast food, and any type of cheese to less than once a week.